Summary:
This movie is the fictional story of computer programming genius Milo Hoffman after graduating from Stanford and getting out into the competitive world of computer software. In his contemplation of where to begin his career, he is contacted by Gary Winston whose character is loosely based on Bill Gates. Winston is the CEO of a company called NURV, and they are on the brink of completing the global communication's system, Synapse. They need Hoffman to help them meet their launch date, so after much thought and with the full support of his girlfriend Alice, he accepts the job. Tragedy soon after strikes and Milo becomes suspicious of the company he has been wrapped up in. He learns that trusting anyone could be a mistake, and that nothing is as it seems.
| Runtime: | 109 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for some violence and brief language. |
| Production: | Epsilon Motion Pictures |
| Genres: | Drama, Thriller |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | May 15, 2001 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Peter Howitt | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Howard Franklin | Written By |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ryan Phillippe | Milo Hoffman |
| Tim Robbins | Gary Winston |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Claire Forlani | Alice Poulson |
| David Lovgren | Danny |
| Douglas McFerran | Bob Shrot |
| Jonathon Young | Stinky |
| Nate Dushku | Brian Bissel |
| Ned Bellamy | Phil Grimes |
| Rachael Leigh Cook | Lisa Calighan |
| Richard Roundtree | Lyle Barton |
| Scott Bellis | Randy |
| Tygh Runyan | Larry Banks |
| Tyler Labine | Redmond |
| Yee Jee Tso | Teddy Chin |
| Zahf Paroo | Desi |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ashok Amritraj | Executive Producer |
| C.O. Erickson | Executive Producer |
| David Hoberman | Executive Producer |
| David Nicksay | Producer |
| Julia Chasman | Executive Producer |
| Keith Addis | Producer |
| Nick Wechsler | Producer |
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