The KGB, the Computer and Me (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1990, The KGB, the Computer and Me is a documentary film directed by Robin Bates, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1986, astronomer turned computer scientist Clifford Stoll had just started working on a computer system at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory when he noticed a 75-cent discrepancy between the charges printed by two accounting programs responsible for charging people for machine use. Intrigued, he deduced that the system was being hacked, and he determined to find the culprit. This is the re-enactment of how he tracked down KGB cracker Markus Hess through the Ethernet to Hannover, Germany.
Who’s in it. The KGB, the Computer and Me stars Clifford Stoll as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The KGB, the Computer and Me has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The KGB, the Computer and Me page.
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- Where can I watch The KGB, the Computer and Me (1990)?
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- Is The KGB, the Computer and Me worth watching?
- The KGB, the Computer and Me holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The KGB, the Computer and Me?
- The KGB, the Computer and Me stars Clifford Stoll.
- When was The KGB, the Computer and Me released?
- The KGB, the Computer and Me was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.