USA,
1983, 114 min
Directed by:
John BadhamCinematography:
William A. FrakerComposer:
Arthur B. RubinsteinCast:
Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy, Barry Corbin, Juanin Clay, Kent Williams, Dennis Lipscomb, Joe Dorsey, James Tolkan, Drew Snyder (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Computer hacker David Lightman (Broderick) can bypass the most advanced security systems, break the most intricate secret codes and master even the most difficult computer games. But when he unwittingly taps into the Defense Department's war computer, he initiates a confrontation of global proportions: World War III! Together with his girlfriend (Sheedy) and a wizardly computer genius (John Wood), David must race against time to outwit his opponent...and prevent a nuclear Armageddon. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1984 - Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1984 - William A. Fraker (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1984 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1984 - Best Sound
- 1984 - Best Production Design
- 1984 - Best Special Visual Effects
The Saturn Awards
- 1984 - John Badham (Best Director)
- 1984 - Best Science Fiction Film
- 1984 - Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes (Best Writing)
- 1984 - Matthew Broderick (Best Actor)
- 1984 - Ally Sheedy (Best Actress)
- 1984 - John Wood (Best Supporting Actor)