The Fifth Element

Trivia: It has been speculated by some that Ruby Rhod's name was derived from the natural elements Rubidium and Rhodium... two elements which are both classified as "Period 5" elements, which would fit perfectly with the title "The Fifth Element." This theory has never been confirmed or denied by the cast or crew.

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Trivia: Director Luc Besson originally wanted musician Prince to play the part of Ruby Rhod. However, Prince turned down the part only because (despite his own peculiar fashion sense) he felt the costumes designed for the character were a little too strange and effeminate for his tastes.

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Trivia: Director Luc Besson wanted Bruce Willis for the part of Korben Dallas, but decided to go with a lesser-known actor in order to save money. Upon being informed, Willis told Besson that they could "work something out" if he liked the script. Willis read the script, loved it, and agreed to do the film for a reduced upfront paycheck.

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Trivia: At the beginning of the production, Milla Jovovich had her hair continuously dyed bright orange. But after her hair started falling out from becoming too damaged, she had to resort to wearing a wig for the rest of the shoot.

Trivia: The weird, jittery parasites that are on the bottom of the shuttle to Fhloston Paradise are actually an incredibly simple effect. They're Bumble Balls, an early 90's pre-school toy that shake, jitter and roll around with an inner motor. They were simply dressed up with fleshy rubber "prosthetics" to make them look like parasites. There's also a rumor that pieces of "Boglins," an 80's line of grotesque toy puppets, were used to dress up some of the "parasites" as well.

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Trivia: The Zorg ZF-1 Pod Weapon would later make a cameo in the DC comics movie "Blue Beetle", as a weapon briefly conjured up by the Blue Beetle suit.

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Continuity mistake: When Zorg is first seen walking, and the screen only shows his legs, there is an audible clank as he steps with his RIGHT leg. After that, the clank is heard from his left foot. (00:47:10)

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Korben Dallas: Finger, I was just on my way over to see you, when this big fare fell in my lap. You know, one of these really big fares that you just can't resist?
Finger: Ah. How big?
Korben Dallas: 5"9', blue eyes, long legs, great skin. You know, perfect.
Finger: Uh-hu, I see. And this perfect fare, she got a name?
Korben Dallas: Yeah. Leeloo.

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Answer: Haviland Morris.

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