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This is an adapted version of the feature-length film of the same name. It is a story about a whizkid computer programmer trapped inside a computer world where he is pitted against electronic foes. Featuring some very impressive computer-generated animation. Cast includes Jeff Bridges, David Warner and Bruce Boxleitner. Nominated for Best Costume and Best Sound in the 1982 Academy Awards.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
307399
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Animation (Cinematography)
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography - Special effects
Animation → Computer animation
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Crafts & Visual Arts → Computer graphics
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Video games
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Video games
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Cybernetics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)