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Sneakers (1992)

โ€œWe could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,102 votes 2h 5m pg-13 ComedyDramaCrime

#33 of 75 films from 1992 #933 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Phil Alden Robinson ยท Written by Walter F. Parkes, Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker

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Overview

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.

Cast

Robert Redfordas Bishop
Sidney Poitieras Crease
David Strathairnas Whistler
Dan Aykroydas Mother
River Phoenixas Carl
Ben Kingsleyas Cosmo
Denise Dowseas Bank Teller
Timothy Busfieldas Dick Gordon
Mary McDonnellas Liz
Donal Logueas Dr. Gunter Janek
Eddie Jonesas Buddy Wallace
James Earl Jonesas Mr. Bernard Abbott
Bodhi Elfmanas Centurion S&L Night Guard
Jo Marras College-Aged Cosmo

Facts

Release dateSeptember 9, 1992
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$23,000,000
Box office$105,232,691 (4.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0105435

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Questions

How long is Sneakers?
Sneakers runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Sneakers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,102 votes, which places it #33 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 57%) and #933 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Sneakers?
Sneakers was directed by Phil Alden Robinson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Field of Dreams (1989), The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014).
Who stars in Sneakers?
Robert Redford as Bishop; Sidney Poitier as Crease; David Strathairn as Whistler; Dan Aykroyd as Mother; River Phoenix as Carl; Ben Kingsley as Cosmo.
What is Sneakers rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sneakers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/8808.

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