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Cypher

2002-10-01 · 95 min · ★ 6.6

Thriller · Science Fiction

An unsuspecting, disenchanted man finds himself working as a spy in the dangerous, high-stakes world of corporate espionage. Quickly getting way over-his-head, he teams up with a mysterious femme fatale.

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Directors
Vincenzo Natali
Production companies
Miramax, Pandora Cinema, Gaylord Films, Digicorp Productions
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,500,000
Revenue
USD 898,365

Top Cast

Jeremy NorthamJeremy NorthamMorgan Sullivan
Kristina NicollKristina NicollAmy
Nigel BennettNigel BennettFinster
Kari MatchettKari MatchettDiane
Lucy LiuLucy LiuRita Foster
Timothy WebberTimothy WebberCallaway
David HewlettDavid HewlettVirgil C. Dunn
Joseph ScorenJoseph ScorenDigicorp Technician #1
Stephen BrownStephen BrownDigicorp Technician #2
Arnold PinnockArnold PinnockPilot In Mensroom
Jocelyn SnowdonJocelyn SnowdonStewardess to Buffalo
Boyd BanksBoyd BanksFred Garfield
Dan DuranDan DuranBuffalo Speaker #1
Valerie BuhagiarValerie BuhagiarBuffalo Speaker #2
Roberta AngelicaStewardess to Omaha
George SantinoRita's Agent #1
Nelson TynesRita's Agent #2
Denis AkiyamaDenis AkiyamaSpeaker Omaha
Vickie PapavsVickie PapavsDesk Clerk Boise
Murray FurrowMurray FurrowHotel Janitor Boise

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