The Perfect Weapon
“Chaos is a click away.”
Synopsis
Explore the rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete with and sabotage one another. As fear mounts about how potential cyberattacks will affect 2020 elections in the U.S., the film features interviews with top military, intelligence and political officials and includes on-the-ground reporting from the frontlines of the cyber wars.
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The Perfect Weapon (2020): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Maggio
- Screenplay & Story
- David E. Sanger
- Original Score
- Gary Lionelli
- Original Title
- The Perfect Weapon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Ark Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Maggio
David E. Sanger
Gary Lionelli
Seth Bomse
John Maggio, David E. Sanger, Josh Tyrangiel
Department Leadership Roster
John Maggio
Director
Seth Bomse
Editor
Josh Tyrangiel
Producer
Gary Lionelli
Original Music Composer
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What is The Perfect Weapon about?
Explore the rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete with and sabotage one another. As fear mounts about how potential cyberattacks will affect 2020 elections in the U.S., the film features interviews with top military, intelligence and political officials and includes on-the-ground reporting from the frontlines of the cyber wars.
Who directed The Perfect Weapon?
The Perfect Weapon was directed by John Maggio.
Who stars in The Perfect Weapon?
The principal cast of The Perfect Weapon includes John Stimac, Seth Rogen, Hillary Clinton, Will Hurd.
When was The Perfect Weapon released and how long is it?
The Perfect Weapon was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfect Weapon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfect Weapon was composed by Gary Lionelli.
Is The Perfect Weapon based on a book or true story?
The Perfect Weapon is adapted from the following source material: Book: "David E. Sanger".