# Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999)

> A cheeky biographical drama charts how Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Steve Wozniak transformed youthful computer obsession into corporate power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2128

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Martyn Burke
- Cast: Noah Wyle, Anthony Michael Hall, Joey Slotnick, J.G. Hertzler, Wayne Péré, Sheila Shaw, Gema Zamprogna, John DiMaggio
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168122/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, technology movie night, business history viewing

## Synopsis

Witness the rise of tech giants in a humorous and insightful look at the pioneers of the digital age.

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