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The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires (1996): Cast

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The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires is a 1996 documentary directed by Paul Sen, starring Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

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The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
Paul Sen
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires About?

The premise of The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires without spoilers.

An irreverent look at the birth of the personal‑computer industry, showing how it unfolded by accident and was driven by amateur enthusiasts who often remain outsiders. From his own Silicon Valley garage, Bob Cringley confronts the tech giants and nerds, recounting their remarkable true stories. The series stays informative, witty and boldly brash.

The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires Themes & Keywords

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  • computer equipment
  • tv mini series
  • personal computer
  • nerd
  • industry
  • corporate warfare
  • computer disc
  • business
  • computer
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires Cast

Bill Gates leads the cast, with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Directed by Paul Sen; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires

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More from Paul Sen

One more film directed by Paul Sen: Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview.

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The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Les cinglés de l'informatique” and “Szilícium mindhalálig”.

Also known as
  • Les cinglés de l'informatique
  • Szilícium mindhalálig
  • O Triunfo dos Nerds

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The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires?

The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires released?

The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires was released on June 22, 1996.

Who directed The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires?

The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires was directed by Paul Sen.

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Who is in the cast of The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires?

The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires stars Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires have a post-credit scene?

No. The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires in?

The original language of The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires is French.

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