A computer scientist running a virtual reality simulation of 1937 becomes the primary suspect when his colleague and mentor is murdered.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Craig Bierko | ... | Douglas Hall / John Ferguson / David | |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | ... | Hannon Fuller / Grierson | |
| Gretchen Mol | ... | Jane Fuller / Natasha Molinaro | |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | Jason Whitney / Jerry Ashton | |
| Dennis Haysbert | ... | Detective Larry McBain | |
| Steven Schub | ... | Detective Zev Bernstein | |
| Jeremy Roberts | ... | Tom Jones | |
| Rif Hutton | ... | Joe | |
| Leon Rippy | ... | Jane's Lawyer | |
| Janet MacLachlan | ... | Ellen | |
| Brad William Henke | ... | Cop #1 (as Brad Henke) | |
| Burt Bulos | ... | Bellhop | |
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Venessia Valentino | ... | Concierge |
| Howard S. Miller | ... | Chauffeur | |
| Tia Texada | ... | Natasha's Roommate | |
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Computer scientist Hannon Fuller has discovered something extremely important. He's about to tell the discovery to his colleague, Douglas Hall, but knowing someone is after him, the old man leaves a letter in the computer generated parallel world his company has created (which looks like the 30's with seemingly real people with real emotions). Fuller is murdered in our real world the same night, and his colleague is suspected. Douglas discovers a bloody shirt in his bathroom and he cannot recall what he was doing the night Fuller was murdered. He logs into the system in order to find the letter, but has to confront the unexpected. The truth is harsher than he could ever imagine... Written by Danny Rosenbluth
Plot Keywords:
virtual reality | neo noir | hologram | lovecraftian | reference to rene descartes |Taglines:
Question reality. You can go there even though it doesn't exist.Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 May 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$16,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$4,278,452, 30 May 1999, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$15,500,000Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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[to Jane]
Detective McBain: Do me a favor, will you? When you get back to wherever it is that you come from, just leave us all the hell alone down here, okay?
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The science fiction novel Simulacron-3 was also published under the title Counterfeit World, it was first published in 1964 by Daniel F. Galouye in the United States, and is one of the first literary descriptions of virtual reality. See more »Goofs
The length of Tom Jones's cigarette in the lobby. See more »Quotes
Detective McBain: [after shooting David and realizing the truth] So, is someone gonna unplug me now?[to Jane]
Detective McBain: Do me a favor, will you? When you get back to wherever it is that you come from, just leave us all the hell alone down here, okay?
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Before the opening credits, this René Descartes quote is seen on screen: "I think, therefore I am". See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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The Thirteenth Floor,in my opinion,is an underrated SCI FI classic. It ranks with Blade Runner, The Matrix & Dark City as Science Fiction with a brain. Not only does it raise philosophical questions around technology , reality and existence it is also an entertaining noir-thriller with a few twists. Visually it is similar to the films mentioned above (dark neon-soaked landscapes) however the contrast between the modern and the 1930's adds another level to the films beauty. The film is well cast (Gretchen Mol looks stunning)and Craig Bierko carries the film well. It's one of those rare films that crosses quite a few genres - intelligent sci fi - murder mystery - film noir - thriller - love story.If you enjoyed Blade Runner and The Matrix you will certainly like this film.