Hackers Wanted

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Hackers Wanted

"Hackers: Outlaws or Patriots?"

2009

1h 27m

6.0(14 votes)

Action

Thriller

Documentary

Overview

Hackers Wanted explores the origins and nature of hackers and hacking by following the adventures of Adrian Lamo, and contrasting his story with that of controversial figures throughout history.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Adrian Lamo

Self

Kevin Spacey

Narrator

Steve Wozniak

Self

Peter Shipley

Self

Dorothy Dennings

Self

Craig Calef

Self

Robert Lyttle

Self

John Draper

Self

Richard Feynman

Self

John Arquilla

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Samuel Vartek
Written by: Samuel Vartek
Produced by: Kevin Spacey
Dana Brunetti

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