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Gamer (2009)

R 95 min  -  Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   4 September 2009 (USA)
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In a future mind-controlling game, death row convicts are forced to battle in a 'doom'-type environment. Convict Kable, controlled by Simon, a skilled teenage gamer, must survive 30 sessions in order to be set free. Or won't he?

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gerard Butler ...
Amber Valletta ...
Michael C. Hall ...
Kyra Sedgwick ...
Logan Lerman ...
Alison Lohman ...
Terry Crews ...
Ramsey Moore Ramsey Moore ...
Ludacris ...
Humanz Brother (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Aaron Yoo ...
Jonathan Chase ...
Geek Leader
Dan Callahan Dan Callahan ...
Backup Geek
Brighid Fleming ...
Johnny Whitworth ...
Keith Jardine ...
Mean Slayer
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Storyline

Set in a future-world where humans can control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online gaming environments, a star player from a game called "Slayers" looks to regain his independence while taking down the game's mastermind. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Convict | Death | Mind Control | Battle | Online Gaming  | See more »

Taglines:

Who's playing you? See more »

Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Геймер See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,203,761 (USA) (6 September 2009) (2502 Screens)

Gross:

$20,488,579 (USA) (4 October 2009)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Cameo: ['Ekkehert Pollack'] The Director of Photography of this film plays the priest with the balloons in Society. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After Smith's show Castle and Gina have a conversation, and in different shots Ken is and is not licking his lollipop. See more »

Quotes

Simon: What's the matter with you, Kable? Kill something!
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Connections

Spoofs Space Quest 1: The Sarien Encounter (1990) See more »

Soundtracks

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"
Written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart (as David Allan Stewart)
Performed by Marilyn Manson
Courtesy of Interscope Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »