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Welcome to The Gibson Files

A fan-made knowledge base dedicated to the 1995 cult classic film Hackers.


About the Movie

*Hackers* is a 1995 film directed by Iain Softley that follows a group of young hackers who uncover a corporate conspiracy. It’s famous for its unique 90s cyberpunk aesthetic, techno soundtrack, and the phrase Hack the Planet!

  • Release Date: 1995
  • Director: Iain Softley
  • Writers: Rafael Moreu
  • Starring: Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Matthew Lillard, Fisher Stevens

Main Characters

  • Dade Murphy (Zero Cool / Crash Override) – The prodigy hacker banned from computers at age 11.
  • Kate Libby (Acid Burn) – Sharp, competitive, and Dade’s rival-turned-partner.
  • Emmanuel Goldstein (Cereal Killer) – The comic relief hacker with endless energy.
  • Paul Cook (Lord Nikon) – With photographic memory, he never forgets what he sees.
  • Joey Pardella – The rookie hacker trying to prove himself.
  • Eugene Belford (The Plague) – Villainous corporate hacker working for Ellingson Mineral.

Iconic Elements

  • The Gibson – The mega-corporation’s supercomputer.
  • Cyberdelia – The underground hacker nightclub.
  • “Hack the Planet!” – The rallying cry of the crew.
  • The legendary rollerblades and outrageous hacker fashion.

Soundtrack

The film’s electronic soundtrack became just as iconic as the visuals:

  • Prodigy, Orbital, Underworld, Leftfield, and more.
  • Helped define the 90s rave-hacker aesthetic.

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