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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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