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This film is based on the story of the capture of computer hacker Kevin Mitnick.This film is based on the story of the capture of computer hacker Kevin Mitnick.This film is based on the story of the capture of computer hacker Kevin Mitnick.
Christopher McDonald
- Mitch Gibson
- (as Chris McDonald)
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Did you know
- TriviaEditors of 2600 magazine (a hacker publication) learned of this film early in its development and were at the time campaigning for Kevin Mitnick's release from prison. They filmed the documentary "Freedom Downtime" as they tried to correct many glaring errors and personal attacks on Mitnick's character in the film, protesting outside Miramax offices in New York amongst other things.
- Quotes
Kevin Mitnick: Why am I here and you are not?
- ConnectionsReferenced in Freedom Downtime (2001)
- SoundtracksThere's A Shadow
Performed by The Silos & Richard S. Butler
Written by Walter Salas-Humara, Scott Z. Burns, Richard S. Butler
Published by Lagartijo Music (BMI), Scott Z. Burns Music (BMI), Hookmeister Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Walter Salas-Humara
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Hmmmm
To be honest I watched this film purely for the fact that I am very interested in Hacker Culture/History.. and to my dismay, this film is far from the truth. However it does have its good sides.. it's portrayal of hacking itself and of people with an over-enthusiastic interest in computing for one. Where other hacker-orientated Hollywood movies show flashy tron-like graphics to depict gaining root on a system, Takedown shows you how it is. And the other good thing about this movie is just that... its a movie. If you ignore the fact that the majority of its plot is based on biased views from people who either disliked Kevin, or never even knew him, it's watchable. It contains all the aspects of a Hollywood movie that grab the viewer.. an original topic, a fast moving storyline, a so-called criminal that you really feel sorry for, an unjust American legal system, and a so-called victim who is just as bad as the depicted criminal. If you can easily switch off, this film is for you, but if you care about freedom of information, moral values and the fact that everyone has the right to a fair trial... go watch Freedom Downtime.
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- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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