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Programme Information

Thriller set in the world of computer hacking. An unorthodox team of hi-tech experts is hired to test the security systems of major companies, and is forced by two government agents to steal a computer code-breaking 'black box', developed by a top mathematician for the Russian government. However, after completing the task, they realise that they have been tricked, and face an even tougher task - stealing the box back.

Keywords:

Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1992) (USA) (4 Star)

Cast:

Robert Redford	.... Martin Bishop
Sidney Poitier	.... Donald Crease
David Strathairn	.... Erwin 'Whistler' Emory
Dan Aykroyd	.... Mother
River Phoenix	.... Carl Arbegast
Ben Kingsley
James Earl Jones

Supporting Cast:

Bodhi Elfman	.... Centurion S&L Night Guard
Denise Dowse	.... Bank Teller
Hanyee	.... Bank Secretary
Timothy Busfield	.... Dick Gordon
Eddie Jones	.... Buddy Wallace
Time Winters	.... Homeless Man
Mary McDonnell	.... Liz
Jun Asai	.... Piano Prodigy

Writers:

Phil Alden Robinson
Lawrence Lasker