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Cypher (2002)

โ€œNever forget who you are.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 661 votes 1h 35m r ThrillerScience-fiction

#78 of 154 films from 2002 #1104 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Vincenzo Natali ยท Written by Brian King

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Overview

An unsuspecting, disenchanted man finds himself working as a spy in the dangerous, high-stakes world of corporate espionage. Quickly getting way over-his-head, he teams up with a mysterious femme fatale.

Cast

Jeremy Northamas Morgan Sullivan
Lucy Liuas Rita Foster
Nigel Bennettas Finster
Timothy Webberas Callaway
David Hewlettas Virgil C. Dunn
Kari Matchettas Diane
Kristina Nicollas Amy
Joseph Scorenas Digicorp Technician #1
Stephen Brownas Digicorp Technician #2
Arnold Pinnockas Pilot In Mensroom
Jocelyn Snowdonas Stewardess to Buffalo
Boyd Banksas Fred Garfield
Dan Duranas Buffalo Speaker #1
Valerie Buhagiaras Buffalo Speaker #2

Facts

Release dateOctober 1, 2002
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$7,500,000
Box office$898,365 (0.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0284978

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Questions

How long is Cypher?
Cypher runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Cypher worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 661 votes, which places it #78 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 50%) and #1104 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Cypher?
Cypher was directed by Vincenzo Natali. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Paris Je T'aime (2006), Cube (1998), Haunter (2013).
Who stars in Cypher?
Jeremy Northam as Morgan Sullivan; Lucy Liu as Rita Foster; Nigel Bennett as Finster; Timothy Webber as Callaway; David Hewlett as Virgil C. Dunn; Kari Matchett as Diane.
What is Cypher rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cypher?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19613.

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