Director: Luc Besson Writer: Pierre Christin, Jean-Claude Mezieres, Luc Besson Starring: Cara Delevingne, Ethan Hawke, Clive Owen, Dane DeHaan, Rihanna Released: August 10, 2017 Rating: Runtime: 137 minutes Websites: Story: The new adventure film from Luc Besson, the director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers. In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha - an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. Cast: Dane DeHaan Major Valerian Cara Delevingne Sergeant Laureline Clive Owen Commander Arun Filitt Rihanna Bubble Ethan Hawke Jolly the Pimp Herbie Hancock Defence Minister Kris Wu Sergeant Neza Sam Spruell General Okto-Bar Alain Chabat Bob the Pirate Rutger Hauer President of the World State Federation Peter Hudson Captain Crowford Xavier Giannoli Captain Norton Louis Leterrier Captain Welcoming Mercurys Eric Rochant Captain Welcoming Palm Muret Benoit Jacquot Captain Welcoming Arysum