The 8-Bit Philosophy Series (2017)

Director: Konstantin Stuerz

A film documentary about the Commodore 64 (and Amiga) cracking scene in the 1980s and 1990s. In the early years of the C64 cracker feed the masses with their cracked version of computer games. We dive deep into the minds of famous C64 crackers 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.

Cast

Dr. Steve Antony Williams

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Pontus 'Bacchus' Berg

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Christian Stöcker

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John Carehag

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Jörgen 'Injun' Johansson

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Jürgen 'Weasel' Brunner

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Enrico 'E$G' Sturaro

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Lars 'Ghandy' Sobiraj

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