The Fifth Element[b] is a 1997 English-language French science fiction action film directed by Luc Besson and co-written by Besson and Robert Mark Kamen from a story by Besson. It stars Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich. Primarily set in the 23rd century, the film's central plot involves the survival of planet Earth, which becomes the responsibility of Korben Dallas (Willis), a taxicab driver and former special forces major, after a young woman (Jovovich) falls into his cab. To accomplish this, Dallas joins forces with her to recover four mystical stones essential for the defence of Earth against the impending attack of a malevolent cosmic entity.Bruce Willis as Korben DallasMilla Jovovich as LeelooGary Oldman as Jean-Baptiste Emanuel ZorgIan Holm as Vito CorneliusChris Tucker as Ruby RhodLuke Perry as Billy MastersonBrion James as General MunroTommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. as President LindbergLee Evans as FogCharlie Creed-Miles as DavidTricky as Right ArmJohn Neville as General StaedertJohn Bluthal as Professor PacoliMaïwenn Le Besco as Diva Plavalaguna