Computer assault(2002)

Name: Computer assault
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 2002-01-04
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 7
Cast: José Luis García Pérez, Antonio Dechent, Paco León, Lucina Gil, Paco Luna

Original title: Asalto informático

7.03 votes· January 4, 2002· 1h 45m

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Short description

A 2002 Spanish thriller made for television, Computer Assault follows a group of hackers who fight the system with political, socially charged, and playful attacks. Their crusade takes a turn when the authorities, under government pressure to get tougher, become involved, along with a clever and dangerous cracker. The film stars José Luis García Pérez, Antonio Dechent, Paco León, and Lucina Gil.

Overview

Each of the members of a group of hackers is willing to fight against system. Their messages and attacks are political, socially demmanding but also playful. Each of them have reasons to have moved to that virtual side, where they can be who they can't in real life. However, the sudden implication of authorities (pressed by goverment to be tougher against hackers)and of a wise and dangerous cracker will cause a turn in their crusade. Will they use the enemy's means or their ideological motivations imply a respect for law and human life?

Director: Miguel Ángel Carrasco