When an anonymous hacker is able to disrupt the files for three major banks around the world, it the US government find themselves unable to stop the mysterious cybercriminal. After beginning a joint operation with China, they turn to Nicholas Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth), a hacker serving a fifteen year sentence for his crimes. In exchange for his freedom, Hathaway agrees to help the combined force track down and stop the hacker. But when his cyber-attacks turn into acts of terrorism, Hathaway discovers that he is facing an enemy not motivated by money or politics. An enemy that exists everywhere at every time, and can strike out against whoever he pleases.
Directed by Michael Mann ('Public Enemies', 'Miami Vice') and written by Mann and Morgan Davis Foehl (in his first screenwriter credit), 'Blackhat' stars Viola Davis ('The Help', 'Prisoners'), Wei Tang ('Lust, Caution', 'Dragon'), William Mapother ('Another Earth', 'The Grudge'), John Ortiz ('Silver Linings Playbook', 'Fast & Furious') and Manny Montana ('Graceland', 'L.A. Noire'). The film has been produced by Legendary Pictures and is being distributed by Universal Picture. Originally titled 'Cyber', 'Blackhat' is currently set for a release date in January, 2015.
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, William Mapother, John Ortiz, Ritchie Coster, Jason Butler Harner, Sara Finley, Holt McCallany, Manny Montana, Tracee Chimo, Archie Kao, Brandon Molale, Lyn Quinn, Yorick van Wageningen, Michael Flores, Leehom Wang, Spencer Garrett, Daniel Juhn, Joe Rudy Guerrero Jr., Fabiola Sicily, Abhi Sinha, Seth Adams, Peter Jae, Michael Bentt, Sophia Santi, Danny Burstein, Harry Oram