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Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999)

“The true story of how Bill Gates and Steve Jobs changed the world.”

7.0/10 · 623 votes 1h 37m nr Tv-movieDrama

#41 of 105 films from 1999 #31 of 76 in tv-movie

Directed by Martyn Burke · Written by Martyn Burke, Paul Freiberger, Michael Swaine

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Overview

The story about the men who made the world of technology what it is today, their struggles during college, the founding of their companies, and the ingenious actions they took to build up the global corporate empires of Apple Computer Inc. and Microsoft Corporation.

Cast

Noah Wyleas Steve Jobs
Anthony Michael Hallas Bill Gates
Joey Slotnickas Steve Wozniak
J.G. Hertzleras Ridley Scott
Wayne Péréas Captain Crunch
Sheila Shawas Mrs. Wozniak
Gema Zamprognaas Arlene
John DiMaggioas Steve Ballmer
Josh Hopkinsas Paul Allen
Gailard Sartainas Ed Roberts
Allan Kolmanas Therapeut
Marcus Giamattias Dan Kottke
Melissa McBrideas Elizabeth Holmes
Jeffrey Nordlingas Mike Markkula

Facts

Release dateJune 20, 1999
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — shorter as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresTv-movie, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0168122

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Questions

How long is Pirates of Silicon Valley?
Pirates of Silicon Valley runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Pirates of Silicon Valley worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 623 votes, which places it #41 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 62%) and #31 among 76 tv-movie titles.
Who directed Pirates of Silicon Valley?
Pirates of Silicon Valley was directed by Martyn Burke.
Who stars in Pirates of Silicon Valley?
Noah Wyle as Steve Jobs; Anthony Michael Hall as Bill Gates; Joey Slotnick as Steve Wozniak; J.G. Hertzler as Ridley Scott; Wayne Péré as Captain Crunch; Sheila Shaw as Mrs. Wozniak.
What is Pirates of Silicon Valley rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Pirates of Silicon Valley?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28235.

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