Cloak & Dagger
"It's not just a game anymore."
Originally released in 1984. Cloak & Dagger is a adventure/action film. directed by Richard Franklin.
Starring Henry Thomas, Dabney Coleman, and Michael Murphy
Synopsis
Davey Osborne is an average 11-year-old boy with an overactive imagination. He spends his days playing video games and pretending to be a spy with his imaginary father-figure, Jack Flack - a substitute for his real father, who is struggling with the recent death of Davey's mother. However, fantasy becomes reality for Davey after he witnesses the murder of an FBI agent, who in his dying breath, gives Davey a mysterious video game cartridge called Cloak & Dagger, which in actuality contains top-secret government information. With the help of his younger friend Kim, the tech savvy Morris, and even a little help from his fictional secret agent mentor, Davey must stay one step ahead of pursuers as he tries to survive a real-life game of espionage in the streets of San Antonio, Texas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (153 votes)
Box Office
$9.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Thomas
as Davey Osborne
Dabney Coleman
as Jack Flack / Hal Osborne
Michael Murphy
as Rice
Christina Nigra
as Kim Gardener
John McIntire
as George MacCready
Jeanette Nolan
as Eunice MacCready
Eloy Casados
as Alvarez
Tim Rossovich
as Haverman
William Forsythe
as Morris
Robert DoQui
as Lt. Fleming
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $9,700,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Allan Carr Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloak & Dagger about?
Davey Osborne is an average 11-year-old boy with an overactive imagination. He spends his days playing video games and pretending to be a spy with his imaginary father-figure, Jack Flack - a substi...
Who directed Cloak & Dagger?
Cloak & Dagger was directed by Richard Franklin.
How long is Cloak & Dagger?
Cloak & Dagger has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Cloak & Dagger released?
Cloak & Dagger was released on June 1, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cloak & Dagger?
The main cast of Cloak & Dagger includes Henry Thomas, Dabney Coleman, Michael Murphy, Christina Nigra, John McIntire.
Is Cloak & Dagger worth watching?
Cloak & Dagger has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 153 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.