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23 (1998)

6.819981h 39mDE
DramaThriller

Directed by Hans-Christian Schmid

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 39m

Language

DE

Release

July 2, 1998

Director

Hans-Christian Schmid

Overview

The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer. At first he dials up to bulletin boards to discuss conspiracy theories inspired by his favorite novel,...

Cast

August Diehl

August Diehl

Karl Koch

Fabian Busch

Fabian Busch

David

Dieter Landuris

Dieter Landuris

Pepe

Jan-Gregor Kremp

Jan-Gregor Kremp

Lupo

Burghart Klaußner

Burghart Klaußner

Weber

Stephan Kampwirth

Stephan Kampwirth

Jochen Maiwald

Zbigniew Zamachowski

Zbigniew Zamachowski

Sergej

Peter Fitz

Peter Fitz

Brückner

Lilly Marie Tschörtner

Lilly Marie Tschörtner

Beate

Arnulf Schumacher

Arnulf Schumacher

Seybert

Patrick Joswig

Patrick Joswig

Alex

Sven Lehmann

Sven Lehmann

Computerverkäufer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into 23 (1998), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer. At first he dials up to bulletin boards to discuss conspiracy theories inspired by his favorite novel, R.A. Wilson's "Illuminatus", but soon he and his friend David start breaking into government and military computers. Pepe, one of Karl's rather criminal acquaintances senses that there is money in computer cracking - he travels to east Berlin and tries to contact the KGB.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of 23. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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