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Gamer

2009-09-03 · 95 min · ★ 5.7

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion of the game. Kable's ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind.

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Directors
Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
Production companies
Lakeshore Entertainment, Taurus Film, Vincent Pictures, Lionsgate
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 40,800,000

Top Cast

Gerard ButlerGerard ButlerKable
Amber VallettaAmber VallettaAngie
Michael C. HallMichael C. HallKen Castle
Kyra SedgwickKyra SedgwickGina Parker Smith
Logan LermanLogan LermanSimon
Alison LohmanAlison LohmanTrace
Terry CrewsTerry CrewsHackman
Ramsey MooreRamsey MooreGorge
LudacrisLudacrisHumanz Brother
Johnny WhitworthJohnny WhitworthScotch
Dylan KeninDylan KeninTrain Guard
James Roday RodriguezJames Roday RodriguezNews Co-Host #1
Milo VentimigliaMilo VentimigliaRick Rape
Aaron YooAaron YooHumanz Dude
John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoFreek
Zoë BellZoë BellSandra
Ashley RickardsAshley Rickards2Katchapredator
Brighid FlemingBrighid FlemingDelia
Nikita RamseyNikita RamseyKumdumpsta #1
Jade RamseyJade RamseyKumdumpsta #2

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