Blackout
Synopsis
After being charged with hacking into the Pentagon security system, computer-whiz Josh Martin is kidnapped during house arrest and delivered to a shadowy criminal known as Charles Keller. Requested to hack into the state’s highly advanced electrical system and shut it down, it’s clear what Keller wants—total chaos. When California goes dark, he gets what he wants. And tonight, no one will be prepared for what’s about to happen.
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Sean Patrick Flanery
Jim Strickland
Anne Heche
Dr. Debra Westen
Eriq La Salle
George
Brian Bloom
Lt. Col. Charles Keller
Bruce Boxleitner
Nathan Bell
Haylie Duff
Suzanne Danfield
Justin Baldoni
Josh Martin
Kim Shaw
Beth Andrews
Mackenzie Astin
Mark Daniels
Bridget White
Pierson
Diego Serrano
Lt. Jesse Ortega
Billy Zane
Frank Wilcox
James Brolin
Terrance Danfield
Nay Nay Kirby
Kayla
Ryan Carnes
Dr. Trevor Westen
Brittany Ishibashi
Meghan
David Starzyk
Dr. Lyle Hendricks
Ethan Erickson
Officer Thompson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradford May
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Fitzsimons, Brian Katkin
- Original Title
- Blackout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradford May
Dan Fitzsimons, Brian Katkin
James W. Wrenn
Brian Gordon, Larry Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Fitzsimons
Writer
Bradford May
Director
James W. Wrenn
Director of Photography
Brian Gordon
Producer
Brian Katkin
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackout
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What is Blackout about?
After being charged with hacking into the Pentagon security system, computer-whiz Josh Martin is kidnapped during house arrest and delivered to a shadowy criminal known as Charles Keller. Requested to hack into the state’s highly advanced electrical system and shut it down, it’s clear what Keller wants—total chaos. When California goes dark, he gets what he wants. And tonight, no one will be prepared for what’s about to happen.
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout was directed by Bradford May.
Who stars in Blackout?
The principal cast of Blackout includes Sean Patrick Flanery, Anne Heche, Eriq La Salle, Brian Bloom, Bruce Boxleitner.
When was Blackout released and how long is it?
Blackout was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.