Sneakers (1992)
Sneakers is a 1992 comedy movie directed by Phil Alden Robinson, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier and David Strathairn.
When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
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What is Sneakers about?
When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
When was Sneakers released?
Sneakers was released on 9 September 1992.
How long is Sneakers?
Sneakers runs 2h 5m.
Who made Sneakers?
Sneakers was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
Where can I watch Sneakers?
Sneakers is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Sneakers
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Robert Redford as Bishop
- Sidney Poitier as Crease
- David Strathairn as Whistler
- Dan Aykroyd as Mother
- River Phoenix as Carl
- Ben Kingsley as Cosmo
- Denise Dowse as Bank Teller
- Timothy Busfield as Dick Gordon
- Mary McDonnell as Liz
- Donal Logue as Dr. Gunter Janek
- Eddie Jones as Buddy Wallace
- James Earl Jones as Mr. Bernard Abbott
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