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23 (1998)

Movie ★ 6.8 99 min

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.

Hans-Christian Schmid Director

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Released
July 2, 1998
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0126765
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Frequently asked questions

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. 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.
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.
When was 23 released?
23 is a 1998 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch 23?
You can watch 23 with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.