Tron

Name: Tron
Released: 1982-07-09T00:00:00-04:00

PG 1982 Action, Adventure, Science Fiction · 1h 36m

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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About Tron

When brilliant video game maker Flynn, portrayed by Jeff Bridges, hacks into the ENCOM mainframe, he finds himself digitized and thrust into a surreal, high-stakes digital arena. Now a program himself, Flynn must navigate treacherous landscapes and compete in deadly games orchestrated by the tyrannical Master Control Program, voiced by David Warner. He teams up with Tron, a valiant security program embodied by Bruce Boxleitner, created to restore order and fight for the users. Together, they embark on a perilous quest to overthrow the MCP and escape back to the real world, battling light cycles, identity discs, and a host of formidable programs in a visually stunning and groundbreaking adventure.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Steven Lisberger, Tron features a stellar cast including Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, the video game programmer turned digital gladiator. Bruce Boxleitner stars as Tron, the courageous security program. David Warner delivers a chilling performance as the Master Control Program (MCP) and Sark. Cindy Morgan plays both Lora Baines, a programmer in the real world, and Yori, a program within the system. Barnard Hughes appears as Dr. Walter Gibbs and Dumont, while Dan Shor is Ram, a program who aids Flynn and Tron. The combined talents of the cast and crew brought this digital world to life.

What people like about Tron

Critics and audiences alike praised Tron for its groundbreaking visuals and innovative use of computer-generated imagery. Many lauded the film's visionary concepts and its exploration of the relationship between humans and technology. The light cycle sequence and the identity disc battles were particularly celebrated for their inventiveness and excitement. Though some found the plot simplistic, the film's overall impact on visual effects and science fiction cinema was undeniable.

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Movie Score

66%

Released

July 9, 1982

Director

Steven Lisberger

Film Series

TRON Movies

Cast

Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes, Dan Shor

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

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