1982 · 96 min · PG

Tron

Name: Tron
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: 1982
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes

Directed by Steven Lisberger · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Tron (1982) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Steven Lisberger set during the 1980s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated PG.

A dystopian, with a tense tone. Themes of technology/ai anxiety and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer

Wendy Carlos

Cinematography

Bruce Logan

Cast

Jeff BridgesBruce BoxleitnerDavid WarnerCindy MorganBarnard HughesDan ShorPeter JurasikTony Stephano

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

1980s

Premise & themes

Premise

Dystopian

Themes

technology/AI anxietyPower & Corruption

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

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Tron

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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