A young hacker prodigy meets other kids like himself when he and his mother move cross-country and settle in New York City. High school takes on a new light when Dade (Miller) meets a group of misfits and rich kids who hack into computer systems for fun. When one of their group is suddenly arrested, the others band together to take on a corporate hacker disguised as a security officer and attempt to bring down his devious and diabolical plans.
Released theatrically in the USA September 14, 1996. The film grossed $7.5 million domestically.
Exceptional electronic soundtrack available on Edel America records
Actress Angelina Jolie is the daughter of actor Jon Voight.
Color by DeLuxe; in DTS sound.
Additional cast: Alberta Watson (Lauren Murphy).
Additonal credits: Jack Hitt and Paul Tough (hacker consultants); Jerry Daly and Steve Robinson (assistant directors).
Rated BBFC 12 by the British Board of Film Classification.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Letterbox - 1.85
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Surround - French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Additional Products:
8-Page Booklet
Cinematographer
Andrzej Sekula: Director of Photography
Production Designer
John Beard: Production Designer, BRAZIL (1985), HACKERS (1995)
Review 1:
"...The movie is smart and entertaining....The movie is well directed, written and acted..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.35 09/15/1995
Review 2:
"...A buoyantly nutty them-vs.-us comedy with two well-cast newcomer leads..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
Source: USA Today
p.4D 09/15/1995
Review 3:
"...A brisk little thriller....Miller and Jolie are appropriately engaging as the romantic leads..."
Source: Variety
09/18/1995
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