Tron
“Journey now into a startling new dimension where energy lives and breathes. A world inside the computer where man has never been. Never before now.”
Synopsis
When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-09
Top Cast
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Jeff Bridges
Kevin Flynn / Clu
Bruce Boxleitner
Alan Bradley / Tron
David Warner
Ed Dillinger / Sark
Cindy Morgan
Lora / Yori
Barnard Hughes
Dr. Walter Gibbs / Dumont
Dan Shor
Ram
Peter Jurasik
Crom
Tony Stephano
Peter / Sark's Lieutenant
Craig Chudy
Warrior #1
Vince Deadrick Jr.
Warrior #2
Sam Schatz
Expert Disc Warrior
Jackson Bostwick
Head Guard
David S. Cass Sr.
Factory Guard
Gerald Berns
Guard #1
Bob Neill
Guard #2
Ted White
Guard #3
Mark Stewart
Guard #4
Michael Sax
Guard #5
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 5, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.94x
+$16M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Lisberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Lisberger
- Original Score
- Wendy Carlos
- Original Title
- Tron
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33M
- Production Studios
- Lisberger/Kushner Productions, Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Lisberger
Steven Lisberger, Bonnie MacBird
Wendy Carlos
Bruce Logan
Jeff Gourson
Donald Kushner, Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Wendy Carlos
Original Music Composer
Steven Lisberger
Director
Steven Lisberger
Screenplay
Donald Kushner
Producer
Bruce Logan
Director of Photography
Jeff Gourson
Editor
Syd Mead
Production Design
Dean Mitzner
Production Design
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Richard E. Butler
Stunt Coordinator
Kenny Mirman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Elois Jenssen
Costume Design
Judson Rosebush
Visual Effects Supervisor
Harrison Ellenshaw
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tron
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tron about?
When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.
Who directed Tron?
Tron was directed by Steven Lisberger.
Who stars in Tron?
The principal cast of Tron includes Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes.
When was Tron released and how long is it?
Tron was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tron?
Tron had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $33M at the worldwide box office (1.94 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Tron?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tron was composed by Wendy Carlos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tron?
Tron holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).