The Thousand Wonders of the Universe
Les mille merveilles de l'univers
Synopsis
A science-fiction film centered around planet Earth receiving a coded message from outer space and the subsequent disappearance of 12,000 inhabitants of Sepuvedra, a free-trade port. The government and the army are convinced that they have been kidnapped by aliens and Professor Larsen, an eminent astrophysicist and UFO expert, is assigned to lead an urgent investigative mission into the deserted town.
Top Cast
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Tchéky Karyo
Professor Larsen
Maria de Medeiros
Président Blandine Brucker
Julie Delpy
Eva Purpur
Chick Ortega
Oscar
Féodor Atkine
Purpur
Pascale Bussières
Lily
James Hyndman
Stavro
Guy Nadon
Schulz
Ghyslain Tremblay
Jacques
Perrette Pradier
Madame Purpur (voice)
Gabriel Gascon
Marshal Vega
Michel Laperrière
Docteur Shoot
John Dunn-Hill
Le général Tabernawak
Suzanne Champagne
Une manifestante
Jean-Philippe Côté
Un soldat
Alain Chicoine
Le cameraman
Catherine Colvey
La journaliste de Rézo Zéro
Claude Desparois
Un technicien
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Michel Roux
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexis Galmot, Régine Abadia, Jean-Michel Roux, Robert Gray
- Original Score
- Mick Morris, Mick Harris, Treponem Pal
- Original Title
- Les mille merveilles de l'univers
- Country of Origin
- France, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie des Images, Lumière, Transfilm-EGM, France 3 Cinéma, Duboi, Cofimage 7, Canal+, Téléfilm Canada, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Michel Roux
Alexis Galmot, Régine Abadia, Jean-Michel Roux, Robert Gray
Mick Morris, Mick Harris, Treponem Pal
Michel Amathieu
Jean Beaudoin
Jean-Martial Lefranc, François Fries, Brigitte Germain, Claude Léger, Nardo Castillo
Department Leadership Roster
François Fries
Production Design
Michel Amathieu
Director of Photography
Jean-Michel Roux
Director
François Fries
Producer
Mick Morris
Original Music Composer
Alexis Galmot
Writer
Brigitte Germain
Producer
Mick Harris
Original Music Composer
Jean Beaudoin
Editor
Claude Léger
Producer
Marga Binoux
Costume Design
Régine Abadia
Writer
Jean-Michel Roux
Writer
Treponem Pal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thousand Wonders of the Universe
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What is The Thousand Wonders of the Universe about?
A science-fiction film centered around planet Earth receiving a coded message from outer space and the subsequent disappearance of 12,000 inhabitants of Sepuvedra, a free-trade port. The government and the army are convinced that they have been kidnapped by aliens and Professor Larsen, an eminent astrophysicist and UFO expert, is assigned to lead an urgent investigative mission into the deserted town.
Who directed The Thousand Wonders of the Universe?
The Thousand Wonders of the Universe was directed by Jean-Michel Roux.
Who stars in The Thousand Wonders of the Universe?
The principal cast of The Thousand Wonders of the Universe includes Tchéky Karyo, Maria de Medeiros, Julie Delpy, Chick Ortega, Féodor Atkine.
When was The Thousand Wonders of the Universe released and how long is it?
The Thousand Wonders of the Universe was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thousand Wonders of the Universe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thousand Wonders of the Universe was composed by Mick Morris, Mick Harris, Treponem Pal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thousand Wonders of the Universe?
The Thousand Wonders of the Universe holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).