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.
We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.
Director: Phil Alden Robinson · Writers: Walter F. Parkes, Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker
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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Mary McDonnell
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Eddie Jones
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A great night in with a top cast having fun. "I could have joined the NSA but they found out my parents were married!" The DVD box proudly proclaims that the film is one of the most satisfying suspense films ever! Naturally this is hyperbole from the marketing department, but it's stuff like that that can make or break the chance of a viewers expectation level being achieved. I opened this write up with a funny line spoken by Robert Redford because having just finished the film I feel all jolly, and that is a priceless thing after watching one of the most suspenseful films ever! (groan). This film is a multi genre offering, it has pretty much most bases covered and features a cast of actors from different eras clearly enjoying the work that they are doing. There is no earth shattering twists or performances to match, it's a tight and intelligent script that's written to provide…
Sneakers is a 1992 comedy and crime movie from the United States directed by Phil Alden Robinson, starring Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier and David Strathairn. It was released on September 9, 1992. The running time is 2 h 5 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.9/10 from 1,108 votes — mixed to positive.
“We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.”
Sneakers was released on September 9, 1992.
Sneakers was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
The main cast includes Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn, Dan Aykroyd and River Phoenix.
Sneakers runs 2 h 5 min.
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It holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 1,108 ratings, so fans of comedy and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: 2 nominations total
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