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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Sneakers (1992)

We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.

★ 6.9/10 September 9, 1992 125 min

ComedyCrimeDrama

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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Director

Phil Alden Robinson Phil Alden Robinson

Cast

Robert Redford Robert Redford Bishop Sidney Poitier Sidney Poitier Crease David Strathairn David Strathairn Whistler Dan Aykroyd Dan Aykroyd Mother River Phoenix River Phoenix Carl Ben Kingsley Ben Kingsley Cosmo Denise Dowse Denise Dowse Bank Teller Timothy Busfield Timothy Busfield Dick Gordon Mary McDonnell Mary McDonnell Liz Donal Logue Donal Logue Dr. Gunter Janek Eddie Jones Eddie Jones Buddy Wallace James Earl Jones James Earl Jones Mr. Bernard Abbott

User Reviews (1)

John Chard
John Chard May 26, 2019
★ 7/10

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…