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Gamer (2009)

R 95 min  -  Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   4 September 2009 (USA)
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In a future mind-controlling game, death row convicts are forced to battle in a 'doom'-type environment. Convict Kable, controlled by Simon, a skilled teenage gamer, must survive 30 sessions in order to be set free. Or won't he?

Directors:

Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor

Writers:

Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor

Stars:

Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall and Ludacris
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gerard Butler ...
Amber Valletta ...
Michael C. Hall ...
Kyra Sedgwick ...
Logan Lerman ...
Alison Lohman ...
Terry Crews ...
Ramsey Moore Ramsey Moore ...
Ludacris ...
Humanz Brother (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Aaron Yoo ...
Jonathan Chase ...
Geek Leader
Dan Callahan Dan Callahan ...
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Brighid Fleming ...
Johnny Whitworth ...
Keith Jardine ...
Mean Slayer
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Storyline

Set in a future-world where humans can control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online gaming environments, a star player from a game called "Slayers" looks to regain his independence while taking down the game's mastermind. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Convict | Death | Mind Control | Battle | Online Gaming  | See more »

Taglines:

Who's playing you? See more »

Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity and language See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Spain] | Official site [France] | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Геймер See more »

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque Studios - 5650 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,203,761 (USA) (6 September 2009) (2502 Screens)

Gross:

$20,488,579 (USA) (4 October 2009)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael C. Hall personally recommended actor Sam Witwer for his role after Witwer played "Neil Perry" in Dexter. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: In the scene where it reads "Kables Last Stand" on three separate buildings, the furthest left building has the original banner reflection of the middle building in place of the word "Last", including an NBC logo at the bottom. See more »

Quotes

Kable: [to Hackman] You know your head ain't on straight?
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Connections

Referenced in "Bad Movie Beatdown: Spy Kids 3D- Game Over (#3.23)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Bad Touch"
Written by Jimmy Pop (as James M. Franks)
Performed by Bloodhound Gang (as The Bloodhound Gang)
Courtesy of Republic/Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »