WarGames (1983) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Action Adventure
WarGames (1983) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.07/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.7/10
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WarGames Plot Synopsis:
A young computer whiz kid accidentally connects into a top secret super-computer which has complete control over the U.S. nuclear arsenal. It challenges him to a game between America and Russia, and he innocently starts the countdown to World War 3. Can he convince the computer he wanted to play a game and not the real thing ?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young man finds a back door into a military central computer in which reality is confused with game-playing, possibly starting World War III.
Tagline: The only winning move is not to play.
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WarGames Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1983 (more 1983 movies)
Box Office: $79,567,667
Awards: 4
Nominations: 14
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / WarGames Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 03, 1983
Writers: Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
Producers: Leonard Goldberg, Richard Hashimoto, Bruce McNall, Harold Schneider
Editors: Tom Rolf
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WarGames (1983) Cast (Click to Expand)
WarGames Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Broderick | ... | David |
| Dabney Coleman | ... | McKittrick |
| John Wood | ... | Falken |
| Ally Sheedy | ... | Jennifer |
| Barry Corbin | ... | General Beringer |
| Juanin Clay | ... | Pat Healy |
| Kent Williams | ... | Cabot |
| Dennis Lipscomb | ... | Watson |
| Joe Dorsey | ... | Conley |
| Irving Metzman | ... | Richter |
| Michael Ensign | ... | Beringer''s Aide |
| William Bogert | ... | Mr. Lightman |
| Susan Davis | ... | Mrs. Lightman |
| James Tolkan | ... | Wigan |
| David Clover | ... | Stockman |
| Drew Snyder | ... | Ayers |
| John Garber | ... | Corporal in the Infirmary |
| Duncan Wilmore | ... | Major Lem |
| Billy Ray Sharkey | ... | Radar Analyst |
| John Spencer | ... | Jerry |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Matthew Broderick (b. March 21, 1962) – David
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7½" (1.72 m) - Dabney Coleman (b. January 3, 1932) – McKittrick
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Dabney Colemen - John Wood, as Falken, passed away at age 81 in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Tom Wood | John Woods - Ally Sheedy (b. June 13, 1962) – Jennifer
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Barry Corbin (b. October 16, 1940) – General Beringer
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Juanin Clay – Pat Healy
- Kent Williams (b. December 27, 1950) – Cabot
Sign: Capricorn - Dennis Lipscomb, as Watson, passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Jessup - Joe Dorsey (b. January 15, 1932) – Conley
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Joe Dorcey | Jack Dorsey | Joe A. Dorsey | Joseph Dorsey - Irving Metzman – Richter
- Michael Ensign (b. February 13, 1944) – Beringer''s Aide
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Michael Ensign Evans - William Bogert, as Mr. Lightman, passed away at age 83 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Bill Bogart | William Bogart | Bill Bogert - Susan Davis – Mrs. Lightman
- James Tolkan (b. June 20, 1931) – Wigan
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: James B. Tolkan | James S. Tolkan | Jim Tolkan | James Tolkin - David Clover – Stockman
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