WarGames
1983
High school student David Lightman has a talent for hacking. But while trying to hack into a computer system to play unreleased video games, he unwittingly taps into the Department of Defense's war computer and initiates a confrontation of global proportions. Together with his friend and a wizardly computer genius, David must race against time to outwit his opponent and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.
Director:
John Badham
Writers:
Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 4 wins & 14 nominations total
Production:
John Badham
Country:
United States
