Takedown
“The world has a right to know.”
Synopsis
Kevin Mitnick is quite possibly the best hacker in the world. Hunting for more and more information, seeking more and more cyber-trophies every day, he constantly looks for bigger challenges. When he breaks into the computer of a security expert and an ex-hacker, he finds one - and much more than that...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
2000 - Takedown - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-07
Top Cast
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Skeet Ulrich
Kevin Mitnick
Angela Featherstone
Julia
Donal Logue
Alex Lowe
Russell Wong
Tsutomu Shimomura
Christopher McDonald
Mitch Gibson
Tom Berenger
McCoy Rollins
Jeremy Sisto
Lance 'Icebreaker' Petersen
Amanda Peet
Karen
Cara Buono
Christina Painter
Ethan Suplee
Dan Bradley
Ned Bellamy
Tom Fiori
J.C. Quinn
Sgt. Tom Janks
Sara Melson
Rachel
Dorit Sauer
Shelley
Mark Joy
Committee Chairman
Scott Cooper
Jake Cronin
David Lenthall
Mike Lechy
Tim Parati
Chris Munson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Chappelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Newman, David Newman, John Danza, Howard A. Rodman
- Original Score
- Chris Holmes
- Original Title
- Takedown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, Millennium Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Chappelle
Leslie Newman, David Newman, John Danza, Howard A. Rodman, John Markoff, Tsutomu Shimomura
Chris Holmes
Dermott Downs
Joe Rabig
Andrew Rona, Avi Lerner, Danny Dimbort, John Thompson, Brad Weston
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Chappelle
Director
John Thompson
Producer
Brad Weston
Producer
Dermott Downs
Director of Photography
Joe Rabig
Editor
Chris Holmes
Original Music Composer
Jon Gary Steele
Production Design
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Leslie Newman
Screenplay
David Newman
Screenplay
John Danza
Screenplay
Howard A. Rodman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Takedown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Takedown about?
Kevin Mitnick is quite possibly the best hacker in the world. Hunting for more and more information, seeking more and more cyber-trophies every day, he constantly looks for bigger challenges. When he breaks into the computer of a security expert and an ex-hacker, he finds one - and much more than that...
Who directed Takedown?
Takedown was directed by Joe Chappelle.
Who stars in Takedown?
The principal cast of Takedown includes Skeet Ulrich, Angela Featherstone, Donal Logue, Russell Wong, Christopher McDonald.
When was Takedown released and how long is it?
Takedown was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Takedown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Takedown was composed by Chris Holmes.
Is Takedown based on a book or true story?
Takedown is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Markoff", Book: "Tsutomu Shimomura".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Takedown?
Takedown holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).