Cypher Movie Review 2002

Somewhat convoluted but intriguing sci-fi thriller. Milquetoast businessman Morgan Sullivan (Northam) hopes for a more exciting life when he applies for a job at multinational Digicorp. He's put to work as a corporate spy under the alias Jack Thursby and sent to a number of conventions to record the speeches that are made. Morgan/Jack doesn't understand the purpose of this until he meets mystery femme Rita (Liu), who informs Morgan that he has been brainwashed. She convinces him to turn double-agent and work for rival Sunway Systems but this only makes his life more confusing until a final assignment and shocking revelation.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on DVD
Running time 96 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Brainwashed, Corporate Shenanigans, Betrayal, Sci Fi, Doublecross!

Screenplay

Brian King

Cast

Jeremy Northam, Lucy Liu, Nigel Bennett, Timothy Webber, David Hewlett, Kari Matchett

Cinematography

Derek Rogers

Director

Vincenzo Natali

Music

Michael Andrews