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<strong>Gattaca</strong> (<strong>1997</strong>) - <strong>Plot</strong> <strong>Summary</strong>10/5/11 1:37 PMIMDbSearch All Go Register | Login | HelpIMDb > <strong>Gattaca</strong> (<strong>1997</strong>) > <strong>Plot</strong> <strong>Summary</strong>Watch Itat AmazonMore at IMDb ProDiscuss in BoardsUpdate DataQuicklinksplot summaryTop LinksLoadingtrailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesMovies TV News Videos Community IMDbPro Apps Your Watchlist<strong>Plot</strong> <strong>Summary</strong> for<strong>Gattaca</strong> (<strong>1997</strong>) More at IMDbPro »In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Societyhas categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and hehas become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. Tomove ahead, he assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen whois a paraplegic as a result of a car accident. With professional advice, Vincent learns todeceive DNA and urine sample testing. Just when he is finally scheduled for a spacemission, his program director is killed and the police begin an investigation, jeopardizinghis secret. Written by garykmcd<strong>Gattaca</strong> Corp. is an aerospace firm in the future. During this time society analyzes yourDNA and determines where you belong in life. Ethan Hawke's character was born with acongenital heart condition which would cast him out of getting a chance to travel in space.So in turn he assumes the identity of an athlete who has genes that would allow him toachieve his dream of space travel. Written by Vincent is one of the last "natural" babies born into a sterile, genetically-enhanced world,ad feedbackwhere life expectancy and disease likelihood are ascertained at birth. Myopic and due todie at 30, he has no chance of a career in a society that now discriminates against yourgenes, instead of your gender, race or religion. Going underground, he assumes theidentity of Jerome, crippled in an accident, and achieves prominence in the <strong>Gattaca</strong>Corporation, where he is selected for his lifelong desire: a manned mission to Saturn's14th moon (titan). Constantly passing gene tests by diligently using samples of Jerome'shair, skin, blood and urine, his now-perfect world is thrown into increasing desperation, hisdream within reach, when the mission director is killed - and he carelessly loses aneyelash at the scene! Certain that they know the murderer's ID, but unable to track downthe former Vincent, the police start to close in, with extra searches, and new gene tests.With the once-in-a-lifetime launch only days away, Vincent must avoid arousing suspicion,while passing the tests, evading the police, and not knowing whom he can trust... Written by Cynan Rees Overviewmain detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsAwards & Reviewsuser reviewsexternal reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board<strong>Plot</strong> & Quotesplot summarysynopsisplot keywordsmemorable quotesDid You Know?triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connections<strong>Plot</strong> Synopsis:Sponsored Links (What's This?)In "the not-too-distant" future, where genetic engineering of humans is common and DNA plays the primary role indetermining social class... See more (warning! contains spoilers) »Online Book Summarieswww.SkillSoft.com * Get answers to Biz questions online Download an Executive <strong>Summary</strong> now!Free Book <strong>Summary</strong>www.getabstract.com * Leading business texts summarized Download free 5 page book reviewFull TV Episodeswww.TelevisionFanatic.com * Watch Episodes of Your Favorite Shows Online - No Registration!Related Links<strong>Plot</strong> keywords Alternate versions Amazon.com summaryFAQ Parents Guide User reviewsQuotes Trivia GoofsExternal reviews Main details MoKA: keyword discoverySearch plots sectionEdit pagehttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/plotsummaryPage 1 of 2
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