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TRON (1982): Cast, Ratings & Plot
TRON is a 1982 action adventure film directed by Steven Lisberger, starring Jeff Bridges, David Warner and Bruce Boxleitner. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Steven Lisberger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is TRON About?
The premise of TRON without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A gifted programmer, Kevin Flynn, is digitized and transported into a virtual reality world after discovering his programs have been stolen. Within this digital realm, he encounters Tron and Yori and must challenge Sark, the digital representation of his former friend and rival, Ed Dillinger. Together, they fight against the tyrannical Master Control Program and join forces with the grid’s programs to battle for liberation from the system’s oppressive control.
TRON Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- arcade
- computer
- computer hacker
- cyberspace
- computer program
- super computer
- computer animation
- inside a computer
- megacorporation
- computer cracker
- artificial intelligence
- human versus computer
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- bug
- kevin flynn character
- tron character
- alan bradley character
- original story
- programme
- electronic
- program
- application
- arena
- light
- tyrant
- laser beam
- sacked
- corporation
- executive
- business executive
- stealth
- theft
- scheme
- plan
- plot
- ally
- enemy
- trap
- trapped
- beam
- alternate world
- alternate universe
- destruction
- grid
- game
- gamer
- user
- master
- evidence
- algorithm
- competition
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Cast & crew
TRON Cast
Jeff Bridges leads the cast, with David Warner and Bruce Boxleitner. Directed by Steven Lisberger; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Steven Lisberger
Also Starring in TRON
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More from Steven Lisberger
More films directed by Steven Lisberger, best-rated first: Hot Pursuit, Slipstream and Animalympics.
Ratings
TRON Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave TRON 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.0
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Plot
TRON Plot Summary
What happens in TRON from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Programmer Kevin Flynn, played by Jeff Bridges, finds himself a victim of betrayal. During his time at the ENCOM Corporation, his colleague Ed Dillinger, portrayed by David Warner, unscrupulously pilfered Flynn’s innovative ideas to create several successful arcade games. Determined to reclaim what is rightfully his, Flynn hatches a plan to breach ENCOM’s defenses, confident that if he can infiltrate the company, he will be able to expose the theft and restore his name.
Full summary
The whole story of TRON, scene by scene
Awards
TRON Awards & Nominations
TRON won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1983, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1983 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Costumes
- Nominated Best Animated Film
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Oscars 1983 2 nominations- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Sound
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BAFTA 1983 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
Quiz
How Well Do You Know TRON?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character trying to reclaim his work?
Cars
Cars in TRON
2 cars on screen: the 1979 Ford Club Wagon and the 1974 Dodge Sportsman.
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1979 Ford Club Wagon Minor role -
1974 Dodge Sportsman Background role
Details
TRON Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Tron 1” and “TRON: The Original Classic”.
- Also known as
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- Tron 1
- TRON: The Original Classic
- Tron, el guerrero electrónico
- トロン
- トロン：1982
- 컴퓨터 전사 트론
- 트론
- 컴퓨터전사 트론
- 电子世界争霸战
- Трон
- Tron, avagy a számítógép lázadása
- טרון
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- Tron: Uma Odisseia Eletrônica
- Tronas
- 電子世界爭霸戰
- ทรอน สงครามสมองกล
- Tron: Trò Chơi Ảo Giác, ტრონი
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FAQ
TRON FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of TRON, each answered in a sentence.
How long is TRON?
TRON runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was TRON released?
TRON was released on July 9, 1982.
Who directed TRON?
TRON was directed by Steven Lisberger.
More films by Steven Lisberger Who is in the cast of TRON?
TRON stars Jeff Bridges, David Warner and Bruce Boxleitner, among 10 credited actors.
How is TRON rated?
TRON has 6.7/10 on IMDb and 58 on Metacritic.
What awards did TRON win?
TRON won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Costumes at the Saturn Awards 1983.
Does TRON have a post-credit scene?
No. TRON has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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