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Tron (1982)

โ€œJourney now into a startling new dimension where energy lives and breathes. A world inside the computer where man has never been. Never before now.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 2,876 votes 1h 36m pg ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#30 of 41 films from 1982 #1053 of 2168 in action

Directed by Steven Lisberger ยท Written by Steven Lisberger, Bonnie MacBird

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Overview

When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.

Cast

Jeff Bridgesas Kevin Flynn / Clu
Bruce Boxleitneras Alan Bradley / Tron
David Warneras Ed Dillinger / Sark
Cindy Morganas Lora / Yori
Barnard Hughesas Dr. Walter Gibbs / Dumont
Dan Shoras Ram
Peter Jurasikas Crom
Tony Stephanoas Peter / Sark's Lieutenant
Craig Chudyas Warrior #1
Vince Deadrick Jr.as Warrior #2
Sam Schatzas Expert Disc Warrior
Michael Dudikoffas Conscript #2
Jackson Bostwickas Head Guard
David S. Cass Sr.as Factory Guard

Facts

Release dateJuly 9, 1982
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” shorter as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$17,000,000
Box office$33,002,371 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0084827

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Questions

How long is Tron?
Tron runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Tron worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 2,876 votes, which places it #30 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 29%) and #1053 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Tron?
Tron was directed by Steven Lisberger.
Who stars in Tron?
Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn / Clu; Bruce Boxleitner as Alan Bradley / Tron; David Warner as Ed Dillinger / Sark; Cindy Morgan as Lora / Yori; Barnard Hughes as Dr. Walter Gibbs / Dumont; Dan Shor as Ram.
What is Tron rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tron?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29717.

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