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23

1998 · 99 min · Director: Hans-Christian Schmid

23 (1998) is a thriller drama, directed by Hans-Christian Schmid. It stars August Diehl and Fabian Busch. The film is based on a true story. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What 23 Is About

The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer. At first he dials up to bulletin boards to discuss conspiracy theories inspired by his favorite novel, R.A. Wilson's "Illuminatus", but soon he and his friend David start breaking into government and military computers. Pepe, one of Karl's rather criminal acquaintances senses that there is money in computer cracking - he travels to east Berlin and tries to contact the KGB.

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What is 23 about?

The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer.

Where can I watch 23?

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How long is 23?

23 runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).

When did 23 come out?

23 was released in 1998.

Who directed 23?

23 was directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.

Who stars in 23?

23 stars August Diehl, Fabian Busch, Dieter Landuris, Jan-Gregor Kremp.

What is 23's rating?

23 holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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