23
Originally released in 1998. 23 is a drama/thriller film. directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.
Starring August Diehl, Fabian Busch, and Dieter Landuris
Synopsis
The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer. At first he dials up to bulletin boards to discuss conspiracy theories inspired by his favorite novel, R.A. Wilson's "Illuminatus", but soon he and his friend David start breaking into government and military computers. Pepe, one of Karl's rather criminal acquaintances senses that there is money in computer cracking - he travels to east Berlin and tries to contact the KGB.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (222 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 23 about?
The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer....
Who directed 23?
23 was directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.
How long is 23?
23 has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was 23 released?
23 was released on July 2, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 23?
The main cast of 23 includes August Diehl, Fabian Busch, Dieter Landuris, Jan-Gregor Kremp, Burghart Klaußner.
Is 23 worth watching?
23 has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 222 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.