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Sneakers (1992): WTF Happened to this Movie?
Posted 3 years ago
We take a look back at the making of one of the best, and most under-seen thrillers of the 90s, Sneakers.
Sneakers
- Theatrical - Wide 1992-09-11
- Cast Robert Redford Sidney Poitier David Strathairn Dan Aykroyd River Phoenix
- Written by Lawrence Lasker
Box Office Gross:
$105,232,691
Running Time:
125 minutes
Language:
English
Production Company:
Universal Pictures
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Synopsis
When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking ‘black box’ from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his ‘sneakers’ must save themselves and... See more the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
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Posted 5 years ago
Hollywood has lost another legend. Sidney Poitier, a trailblazer for African American actors as he broke color barriers in Hollywood, has died at the age of 94. As of this writing, the circumstances surrounding his death are unknown and it’s...
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Sneakers (1992) – The Best Movie You Never Saw
Posted 5 years ago
In 1992, Universal released the star-studded techno-thriller Sneakers, starring Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, Ben Kingsley, and the late, great River Phoenix. Cutting edge thirty years ago, nowadays it’s a fun-filled relic of its time,...
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Sneakers
Posted 25 years ago
Review Date: Director: Phil Alden Robinson Writer: Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes Producers: Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes Actors: Robert Redford Sidney Poiteir Dan Aykroyd Review: I’m not exactly sure why I liked this movie so much,...
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Ghostbusters sneakers from Reebok releasing in time for Halloween
Posted 6 years ago
When it comes to foot-wear, I'm a simple man: I've got my everyday shoes, work boots, dress shoes, and a pair of winter boots; that's about all I've ever needed, but I'm aware that for many people, sneakers are a...
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This is Movie Jail, a unique maximum security prison that houses some of the worst writers, directors, actors and producers from Hollywood and beyond. Their crimes? The offenses vary from convict to convict but most of these inmates have contributed...
Sneakers
Posted 25 years ago
Review Date: Director: Phil Alden Robinson Writer: Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes Producers: Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes Actors: Robert Redford Sidney Poiteir Dan Aykroyd Review: I’m not exactly sure why I liked this movie so much,...
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