The KGB, the Computer and Me
Originally released in 1990. The KGB, the Computer and Me is a documentary film. directed by Robin Bates. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Clifford Stoll
Synopsis
In 1986, astronomer turned computer scientist Clifford Stoll had just started working on a computer system at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory when he noticed a 75-cent discrepancy between the charges printed by two accounting programs responsible for charging people for machine use. Intrigued, he deduced that the system was being hacked, and he determined to find the culprit. This is the re-enactment of how he tracked down KGB cracker Markus Hess through the Ethernet to Hannover, Germany.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The KGB, the Computer and Me about?
In 1986, astronomer turned computer scientist Clifford Stoll had just started working on a computer system at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory when he noticed a 75-cent discrepancy between the char...
Who directed The KGB, the Computer and Me?
The KGB, the Computer and Me was directed by Robin Bates.
How long is The KGB, the Computer and Me?
The KGB, the Computer and Me has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was The KGB, the Computer and Me released?
The KGB, the Computer and Me was released on October 3, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The KGB, the Computer and Me?
The main cast of The KGB, the Computer and Me includes Clifford Stoll.