Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 09/04/09 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated R for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity and language Running Time 1 hour 45 minutes Genre Action,Drama,Suspense Director Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Writer Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Cast Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Alison Lohman, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Kyra Sedgwick, Ludacris, John Leguizamo, Zoe Bell, Terry Crews Studio Lionsgate |
GAMER (2009)
SYNOPSIS
GAMER is a high-concept action thriller set in a near
future when gaming and entertainment have evolved
into a terrifying new hybrid. Humans control other
humans in mass-scale, multi-player online games:
people play people...for keeps. Mind-control technology
is widespread, and at the heart of the controversial
games is its creator, reclusive billionaire Ken Castle
(Michael C. Hall). His latest brainchild, the first-person
shooter game "Slayers," allows millions to act out their
most savage fantasies online in front of a global
audience, using real prisoners as avatars with whom
they fight to the death.
Kable (300's Gerard Butler) is the superstar and cult
hero of the ultraviolent "Slayers." Kable is controlled by
Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who
continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory
each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and
forced to fight against his will, the modern day
gladiator must survive long enough to escape the
game to free his family, regain his identity and to save
mankind from Castle's ruthless technology.
GAMER stars Gerard Butler (300, THE UGLY TRUTH),
Michael C. Hall (“Dexter”), Amber Valletta
(TRANSPORTER 2), John Leguizamo (RIGHTEOUS KILL,
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13), with Chris ‘Ludacris’
Bridges, and Kyra Sedgwick (“The Closer”).
Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment present a
Lakeshore Entertainment/Lionsgate Production.
GAMER is a Neveldine/Taylor Film. --© Lionsgate
GAMER is a high-concept action thriller set in a near
future when gaming and entertainment have evolved
into a terrifying new hybrid. Humans control other
humans in mass-scale, multi-player online games:
people play people...for keeps. Mind-control technology
is widespread, and at the heart of the controversial
games is its creator, reclusive billionaire Ken Castle
(Michael C. Hall). His latest brainchild, the first-person
shooter game "Slayers," allows millions to act out their
most savage fantasies online in front of a global
audience, using real prisoners as avatars with whom
they fight to the death.
Kable (300's Gerard Butler) is the superstar and cult
hero of the ultraviolent "Slayers." Kable is controlled by
Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who
continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory
each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and
forced to fight against his will, the modern day
gladiator must survive long enough to escape the
game to free his family, regain his identity and to save
mankind from Castle's ruthless technology.
GAMER stars Gerard Butler (300, THE UGLY TRUTH),
Michael C. Hall (“Dexter”), Amber Valletta
(TRANSPORTER 2), John Leguizamo (RIGHTEOUS KILL,
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13), with Chris ‘Ludacris’
Bridges, and Kyra Sedgwick (“The Closer”).
Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment present a
Lakeshore Entertainment/Lionsgate Production.
GAMER is a Neveldine/Taylor Film. --© Lionsgate
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