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3.7 / 10(11 votes)IMDb19971h 28mUnited States of America

Darkdrive

Synopsis

Set in some distant future, one man must restore order when a mainframe system crashes in a virtual reality prison where computers control the inmates thoughts.

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Darkdrive 1997 - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-22

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 18, 1998

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Phillip J. Roth
Screenplay & Story
Alec Carlin
Original Score
Jim Goodwin
Original Title
Darkdrive
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
AGATE Films, Unified Film Organization

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Phillip J. Roth

Screenplay & Story

Alec Carlin

Original Score & Music

Jim Goodwin

Director of Photography

Andrés Garretón

Film Editing

Christian McIntire

Producers

Phillip J. Roth, Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi, James Hollensteiner, Ken Olandt

Department Leadership Roster

Alec Carlin

Screenplay

Phillip J. Roth

Producer

Christian McIntire

Editor

Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi

Producer

Andrés Garretón

Director of Photography

James Hollensteiner

Producer

Ken Olandt

Ken Olandt

Producer

Phillip J. Roth

Director

Jim Goodwin

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkdrive

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Darkdrive about?

Set in some distant future, one man must restore order when a mainframe system crashes in a virtual reality prison where computers control the inmates thoughts.

Who directed Darkdrive?

Darkdrive was directed by Phillip J. Roth.

Who stars in Darkdrive?

The principal cast of Darkdrive includes Julie Benz, Ken Olandt, Claire Stansfield, Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi, Nick Eldredge.

When was Darkdrive released and how long is it?

Darkdrive was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Darkdrive?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Darkdrive was composed by Jim Goodwin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Darkdrive?

Darkdrive holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).