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WarGames (1983)

WarGames

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1h 54m

Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

May 19th, 1983

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High school student David Lightman has a talent for hacking. But while trying to hack into a computer system to play unreleased video games, he unwittingly taps into the Department of Defense's war computer and initiates a confrontation of global proportions. Together with his girlfriend and a wizardly computer genius, David must race against time to outwit his opponent and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.

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3 wins and 9 nominations

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"Shall We Play A Game?" Scene

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WarGames (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

WarGames (1983) (TV Spot)

War Games 1983 TV trailer

WarGames Official Trailer #1 - Dabney Coleman Movie (1983) HD

WarGames (1983) Trailer

Cast

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
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Directors

John Badham
Full cast & crew

Producers

Leonard Goldberg
executive producer
Richard Hashimoto
associate producer
Bruce McNall
producer
(uncredited)
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Writers

Lawrence Lasker
written by
(???)
Walter F. Parkes
written by
Walon Green
written by
(uncredited)
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Taglines

The only winning move is not to play.
To David Lightman, "Global Thermonuclear War" will just be one hell of a game. To everybody else, it will be hell waiting to happen.
"Global Thermonuclear War." You may think it's one hell of a game. You couldn't be more right.
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Keywords

soldier
military
social commentary
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

July 7th, 1983 (Argentina) theatrical
August 18th, 1983 (Australia) theatrical
August 4th, 1983 (Australia) theatrical
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Alternative Titles

WarGames (original title)
Juegos de guerra (Argentina)
WarGames (Australia)
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Locations

333 S Arden Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA (As David's parents house)
7-Eleven Convenience Store - 41440 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA (scene where David is arrested by the FBI was filmed at an actual 7-Eleven.)
Anderson Island, Washington, USA (Goose Island scenes)
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Running Times

114 min

Sound Mixes

Dolby Digital
Dolby (35 mm prints)
70 mm 6-Track
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Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Sherwood Productions
M.G.M.
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Distribution Companies

Chapel Distribution (Australia) (35mm print)
United International Pictures (UIP) (Australia)
Warner Home Video (Australia)
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (titles and opticals)
Quartet Records (soundtrack) (2-CD expansion)
Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
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