The City Destroyed

The City Destroyed (French: La cité foudroyée) is a 1924 French silent film directed by Luitz-Morat.

Synopsis
In The City Destroyed, a brilliant yet misunderstood young engineer harnesses the formidable power of lightning. With the capability to wield this natural force as a weapon, he issues a chilling ultimatum: pay a hefty ransom or witness the iconic city of Paris crumble under the devastating fury of controlled thunderbolts. As the city races against time, choices must be made — appease the engineer's demands or seek a way to thwart his electrifying scheme.

Cast

 * Daniel Mendaille as Richard Gallée
 * Jane Maguenat as Huguette
 * Armand Morins as Baron de Vrécourt
 * Alexis Ghasne as Hans Steinberg
 * Lucien Cazalis as Grosset
 * Paul Journée as Battling Martel
 * Simone Judic as La bonne
 * Émilien Richard as Cuivredasse