23
Synopsis
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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August Diehl
Karl Koch
Fabian Busch
David
Dieter Landuris
Pepe
Jan-Gregor Kremp
Lupo
Burghart Klaußner
Weber
Stephan Kampwirth
Jochen Maiwald
Zbigniew Zamachowski
Sergej
Peter Fitz
Brückner
Lilly Marie Tschörtner
Beate
Arnulf Schumacher
Seybert
Patrick Joswig
Alex
Sven Lehmann
Computerverkäufer
Regine Zimmermann
Pepes Freundin
Armin Dillenberger
Kellner im Zug
Oscar Ortega Sánchez
Mr. Minit
Brigitte Janner
Sekretärin
Hedi Kriegeskotte
Heimleiterin Frau Helldorff
Alexandra Hartmann
Prostituierte
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Christian Schmid
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans-Christian Schmid, Michael Gutmann
- Original Score
- Enjott Schneider
- Original Title
- 23
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Christian Schmid
Hans-Christian Schmid, Michael Gutmann
Enjott Schneider
Klaus Eichhammer
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Jakob Claussen, Thomas Wöbke, Ulrike Putz
Department Leadership Roster
Peri de Bragança
Costume Design
Ingrid Henn
Production Design
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Hans-Christian Schmid
Screenplay
Jakob Claussen
Producer
Hans-Christian Schmid
Director
Thomas Wöbke
Producer
Enjott Schneider
Original Music Composer
Klaus Eichhammer
Director of Photography
Michael Gutmann
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 23
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of 23 includes August Diehl, Fabian Busch, Dieter Landuris, Jan-Gregor Kremp, Burghart Klaußner.
When was 23 released and how long is it?
23 was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for 23?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 23 was composed by Enjott Schneider.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 23?
23 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).