

A film documentary about the Commodore 64 (and Amiga) cracking scene in the 1980s and 1990s. In the early years of the commodore 64 cracker feed the masses with their cracked versions of computer games. In this sequel to The 8-Bit Philosophy we dive deep into the minds of famous C64 cracker like Bacchus of Fairlight or Injun of Triad. Witness their story, why they cracked protected computer games, were hated by the software industry, and hunted by the police.
Director
Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Kevin Mitnick is quite possibly the best hacker in the world. Hunting for more and more information, seeking more and more cyber-trophies every day, he constantly looks for bigger challenges. When he breaks into the computer of a security expert and an ex-hacker, he finds one - and much more than that...

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.