| Hacks | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gary Rosen |
| Written by | Gary Rosen |
| Produced by | Matt Salinger |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ralf D. Bode |
| Edited by | Mark Fitzgerald |
| Music by | Anthony Marinelli |
Production company | Shoreline Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hacks (a.k.a.Sink or Swim and The Big Twist) is a 1997 American comedy film written and directed by Gary Rosen. [1] The film premiered at the AFI Los Angeles Film Festival. [2]
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