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Takedown (2000): Cast

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Takedown is a 2000 crime thriller directed by Joe Chappelle, starring Skeet Ulrich as Kevin Mitnick, Tom Berenger and Christopher McDonald. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Takedown (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Joe Chappelle
Genres
Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Takedown About?

The premise of Takedown without spoilers.

The world has a right to know, and Kevin Mitnick—arguably the top hacker of his era—spends every day hunting information and cyber‑trophies, always seeking larger challenges. When he infiltrates the computer of a security specialist who was once an hacker himself, he uncovers not only the coveted prize but a far deeper conspiracy.

Takedown Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • computer
  • hacker
  • computer hacker
  • cyber thriller
  • computer cracker
  • computer virus
  • based on book
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • cracker
  • attack surface
  • data cable
  • code rain
+38 more
  • cyber pirate
  • code obfuscation
  • computer science
  • administrator
  • algorithm
  • attack
  • command interface
  • cracking
  • file extension
  • hacked
  • device
  • cryptography
  • black screen
  • antivirus
  • computer error
  • computer scientist
  • cyber activist
  • audio jack
  • anonymity
  • click
  • accessing a computer
  • data theft
  • cyber security
  • connector
  • cyber guru
  • digital
  • emulated
  • accessing
  • disconnect
  • emulation
  • glitch
  • keylogger
  • coding
  • authorization
  • console
  • error on screen
  • data integrity
  • computer worm
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Cast & crew

Takedown Cast & Characters

Skeet Ulrich leads the cast as Kevin Mitnick, with Tom Berenger as McCoy Rollins and Christopher McDonald as Mitch Gibson. Directed by Joe Chappelle; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Takedown

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From the director

More from Joe Chappelle

More films directed by Joe Chappelle, best-rated first: An Acceptable Loss, Phantoms, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers and Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula.

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Videos

Takedown Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Takedown.

2000 - Takedown - Trailer
Cars

Cars in Takedown

20 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford Econoline and the 1996 Ford Mustang.

All 20 cars
  • 1992 Ford Econoline in Takedown 1992 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 1996 Ford Mustang in Takedown 1996 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in Takedown 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role
  • 1979 Datsun 280ZX in Takedown 1979 Datsun 280ZX Minor role
Details

Takedown Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Operation Takedown” and “Track Down”.

Also known as
  • Operation Takedown
  • Track Down
  • Hackers 2: Takedown
  • Asalto Final
  • El asalto final
  • El asalto final (Hackers 2: Operación Takedown)
  • (Operacion Takedown)
  • Hackers 2 - Cybertraque
  • Hackers 2 - Operation Takedown
  • Operation Takedown - Hackers 2
  • Cybertraque
  • Hackers 2 - Takedown
+15 more
  • Взлом
  • Hackers 2: Asalto final
  • Hackers 2
  • Obława
  • A rendszer ellensége
  • Nebezpečný kód
  • פשע ממוחשב
  • Caçada Virtual
  • Sanal Korsan
  • ザ・ハッカー
  • Operaatio Takedown
  • 테이크다운
  • 骇客追缉令
  • Хакери 2: Операция Разбиване
  • Įsilaužimas

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FAQ

Takedown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Takedown?

Takedown runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Takedown released?

Takedown was released on March 15, 2000.

Who directed Takedown?

Takedown was directed by Joe Chappelle.

More films by Joe Chappelle

Who is in the cast of Takedown?

Takedown stars Skeet Ulrich as Kevin Mitnick, Tom Berenger as McCoy Rollins and Christopher McDonald as Mitch Gibson, among 23 credited actors.

Does Takedown have a post-credit scene?

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

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