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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

2013-08-21 · 130 min · ★ 6.4

Fantasy · Action · Mystery

In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.

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Directors
Harald Zwart
Production companies
Screen Gems, Unique Features, Mister Smith Entertainment, Don Carmody Productions, Constantin Film
Countries
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000,000
Revenue
USD 95,396,573

Top Cast

Lily CollinsLily CollinsClary Fray
Jamie Campbell BowerJamie Campbell BowerJace Wayland
Robert SheehanRobert SheehanSimon Lewis
Kevin ZegersKevin ZegersAlec Lightwood
Jemima WestJemima WestIsabelle Lightwood
Lena HeadeyLena HeadeyJocelyn Fray
Aidan TurnerAidan TurnerLuke Garroway
Jared HarrisJared HarrisHodge Starkweather
Jonathan Rhys MeyersJonathan Rhys MeyersValentine
Kevin DurandKevin DurandPangborn
Harry Van GorkumHarry Van GorkumAlaric
Godfrey GaoGodfrey GaoMagnus Bane
CCH PounderCCH PounderDorothea
Robert MailletRobert MailletBlackwell
Stephen R. HartStephen R. HartBrother Jeremiah
Chad ConnellChad ConnellLambert
Chris RatzChris RatzEric
Elyas M'BarekElyas M'BarekThe Vampire Leader
Pedro Miguel ArcePedro Miguel ArceBouncer
Matthew ChengMagnus' Brother

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