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Hackers
Directed by Iain Softley and written by Rafael Moreu, Hackers (1995) is a stylish techno-thriller that follows Dade Murphy (Jonny Lee Miller), a young computer prodigy who was once banned from using computers after crashing the New York Stock Exchange. Years later, Dade joins a group of elite teenage hackers in New York City, including the talented and competitive Kate Libby (Angelina Jolie).
When the group accidentally discovers a high-stakes corporate extortion plot involving a malicious computer virus, they are framed by a sinister security expert known as "The Plague." To clear their names and prevent a global environmental disaster, the hackers must combine their skills to "hack the planet" and expose the true criminals before the Secret Service catches up to them.
Location(s)
Hackers was filmed primarily on location in New York City, capturing the grittiness and neon energy of the mid-90s tech underground, with additional scenes filmed in London.
Stuyvesant High School, Manhattan
The real-life elite science and tech school served as the primary filming location for "Benjamin Franklin High School." The building's modern architecture and rooftop provided the backdrop for Kate and Dade's hacking battles. Map Location
Grand Central Terminal
The iconic Oyster Bar and the sweeping interiors of Grand Central were used for several key meetings between the hackers as they navigated the city's complex infrastructure. Map Location
Cyberia Portobello, London
While the film is set in NYC, some of the vibrant "Cyberdelia" nightclub interiors were filmed in London. This location helped establish the film’s unique aesthetic of rollerblading, industrial music, and early internet culture. Map Location
Director
Iain Softley
Cast
Jonny Lee Miller
Angelina Jolie
Matthew Lillard
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