Tron facts for kids
Tron is an exciting American science fiction movie from 1982. It was made by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is famous for being one of the first to use a lot of computer animation. This gave Tron a very unique look!
What is Tron About?
Tron takes you into a digital world inside a computer. The story follows Kevin Flynn, a clever computer programmer. He gets pulled into this digital world. Inside, programs are like people, and they live under the control of a powerful computer program called the Master Control Program. Flynn teams up with a program named Tron to fight for freedom in this digital universe.
Who Stars in Tron?
Many talented actors brought the characters of Tron to life.
- Jeff Bridges plays Kevin Flynn, the main character who gets trapped in the computer. He also plays a program called Clu.
- Bruce Boxleitner is Alan Bradley, a human programmer. He also plays Tron, a brave program inside the computer.
- Cindy Morgan plays Lora, a human scientist. She also plays Yori, a program who helps Flynn and Tron.
- David Warner plays the main bad guy, Dillinger. He also voices the powerful Master Control Program and plays its digital enforcer, Sark.
The movie was directed by Steven Lisberger. He helped create the amazing world of Tron.
The Unique Look and Sound
Tron was a groundbreaking movie because of its visuals. It used a lot of computer-generated imagery (CGI) when it was still very new. This made the digital world look futuristic and unlike anything seen before. The characters often glowed with bright lines, making them look like they were made of light.
The music for Tron was also special. It was created by Wendy Carlos, a famous musician known for electronic music. The movie also featured two songs from the popular band Journey. This mix of electronic sounds and rock music added to the movie's unique feel.
Tron's Impact and Legacy
When Tron first came out, it had mixed success. But over time, many people grew to love it. It gained a "cult following" because of its amazing computer graphics and its exciting hero story. Many video games have been made based on the movie's world and characters.
In 2002, a special DVD edition was released to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. Later, in 2010, a sequel called Tron Legacy was released. This new movie continued the story, focusing on Flynn's son, Sam.
