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Blackout

Blackout

Blackout

Blackout

2012•2h 55m•

★7.2(6 ratings)

ThrillerAction

Overview

After being charged with hacking into the Pentagon security system, computer-whiz Josh Martin is kidnapped during house arrest and delivered to a shadowy criminal known as Charles Keller. Requested to hack into the state’s highly advanced electrical system and shut it down, it’s clear what Keller wants—total chaos. When California goes dark, he gets what he wants. And tonight, no one will be prepared for what’s about to happen.

Director

Writers

Dan Fitzsimons, Brian Katkin

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Main Cast

Sean Patrick Flanery

Sean Patrick Flanery

Jim Strickland

Anne Heche

Anne Heche

Dr. Debra Westen

Eriq La Salle

Eriq La Salle

George

Brian Bloom

Brian Bloom

Lt. Col. Charles Keller

Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

Nathan Bell

Haylie Duff

Haylie Duff

Suzanne Danfield

Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni

Josh Martin

Kim Shaw

Kim Shaw

Beth Andrews

Mackenzie Astin

Mackenzie Astin

Mark Daniels

Bridget White

Bridget White

Pierson

Diego Serrano

Diego Serrano

Lt. Jesse Ortega

Billy Zane

Billy Zane

Frank Wilcox

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Bradford May

Writing

Writer: Dan Fitzsimons
Writer: Brian Katkin

Production

Producer: Brian Gordon
Co-Executive Producer: Matt Fitzsimons
Executive Producer: Larry Levinson

Cinematography

Director of Photography: James W. Wrenn

Keywords

disaster

Did You Know?

#1

The runtime is 175 minutes (2h 55m).

#2

The film was directed by Bradford May.

#3

The screenplay was written by Dan Fitzsimons and Brian Katkin.

#4

Cinematography was handled by James W. Wrenn.

#5

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 58 credited actors.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt1865640.

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Rating

7.2/10

Good

6 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Blackout

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

RHI Entertainment

RHI Entertainment