

Blackout
2012-10-24 · 175 min · ★ 7.2
After being charged with hacking into the Pentagon security system, computer-whiz Josh Martin is kidnapped during house arrest and delivered to a shadowy criminal known as Charles Keller. Requested to hack into the state’s highly advanced electrical system and shut it down, it’s clear what Keller wants—total chaos. When California goes dark, he gets what he wants. And tonight, no one will be prepared for what’s about to happen.
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- Directors
- Bradford May
- Production companies
- RHI Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sean Patrick FlaneryJim Strickland
Anne HecheDr. Debra Westen
Eriq La SalleGeorge
Brian BloomLt. Col. Charles Keller
Bruce BoxleitnerNathan Bell
Haylie DuffSuzanne Danfield
Justin BaldoniJosh Martin
Kim ShawBeth Andrews
Mackenzie AstinMark Daniels
Bridget WhitePierson
Diego SerranoLt. Jesse Ortega
Billy ZaneFrank Wilcox
James BrolinTerrance Danfield
Nay Nay KirbyKayla
Ryan CarnesDr. Trevor Westen
Brittany IshibashiMeghan
David StarzykDr. Lyle Hendricks
Ethan EricksonOfficer Thompson
Lucy ButlerGladys Morris
Boo ArnoldOfficer AndersTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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