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Encrypt (2003): Cast & Plot

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Encrypt is a 2003 sci-fi film directed by Oscar L. Costo, starring Grant Show as Garth, Steve Bacic and Art Hindle. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Encrypt (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Oscar L. Costo
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Encrypt About?

The premise of Encrypt without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 2068, after the ozone layer collapsed and the planet turned into a wasteland, a ruthless band of mercenaries infiltrates a heavily fortified estate. The property is protected by an autonomous defense network called “Encrypt,” and the crew hopes to steal priceless artwork hidden within.

Encrypt Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • fictional war
  • scavenger
  • puzzle
  • post apocalypse
  • museum
  • mind transfer
  • cryogenic technology
  • canned food
  • bunker
  • android
  • invisibility
  • hologram
+1 more
  • crossbow
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Cast & crew

Encrypt Cast & Characters

Grant Show leads the cast as Garth, with Steve Bacic as Lapierre and Art Hindle as Anton Reich. Directed by Oscar L. Costo; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Encrypt Plot Summary

What happens in Encrypt from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A few survivors have dedicated themselves to preserving and protecting what’s left of mankind, and among them is former Army Captain John Thomas Garth [Grant Show]. When Lapierre [Steve Bacic], a former comrade now working for eco‑profiteer Anton Reich [Art Hindle], approaches him with a proposition tied to his father and others’ survival, Garth faces a choice he can’t easily refuse. Reich offers to lead a small team into the impenetrable Vincent estate to retrieve the priceless works of art stored there, presenting a mission that blends cultural preservation with a potential lifeline for humanity. The arrangement sets off a tense, moral‑gray journey into a fortress where every move could be a matter of life or death.

Full summary

The whole story of Encrypt, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Encrypt?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the deadly computerized security system surrounding the estate?

Cars

Cars in Encrypt

1 car on screen: the Hummer.

  • Hummer in Encrypt Hummer Minor role
Details

Encrypt Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Шифросклеп” and “Фатальное оружие”.

Also known as
  • Шифросклеп
  • Фатальное оружие
  • Codificado
  • Encrypt - Der Schlüssel zum Überleben
  • Абсолютный код
  • Шифрування
  • Kódtörők
  • מוצפן
  • Şifre Çözücü

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FAQ

Encrypt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Encrypt, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Encrypt?

Encrypt runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Encrypt released?

Encrypt was released on June 14, 2003.

Who directed Encrypt?

Encrypt was directed by Oscar L. Costo.

Who is in the cast of Encrypt?

Encrypt stars Grant Show as Garth, Steve Bacic as Lapierre and Art Hindle as Anton Reich, among 8 credited actors.

Does Encrypt have a post-credit scene?

No. Encrypt has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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