Cloak & Dagger (1984)

In the heart of San Antonio, Texas, an imaginative pre-teen named Davey Osborne and his spirited friend Kim Gardener find escape from reality in the intriguing world of Cloak & Dagger, a riveting video game. They assume the identities of the game's daring protagonists, the cunning American super spy Jack Flack and his fearless sidekick Lady Ace. Davey, grappling with the recent loss of his mother, immerses himself deeper into his role, firmly believing that he is under the guidance of his character Jack Flack, who bears a striking resemblance to his distant, Air Force Staff Sergeant father, Hal Osborne. Hal, burdened by his new responsibilities as a widower, struggles to connect with Davey, who finds solace in the thrilling escapades of his alter-ego. During one of their make-believe missions, Davey stumbles upon a real-life murder scene and the dying victim, an alleged FBI agent, entrusts him with a mysterious game cartridge. When Davey reports the murder, the authorities dismiss his story, attributing it to an overactive imagination fueled by excessive gaming. With the killers hot on their trail, Davey and Kim embark on a dangerous quest to unravel the secrets hidden within the game cartridge. Davey turns to his imaginary mentor Jack for guidance, but as the danger escalates, he must learn to rely on his instincts and courage. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, Davey discovers that the hero he's been searching for might be closer to home than he thinks. With thrilling chases, cryptic clues, and life-threatening encounters, Cloak & Dagger is a suspenseful journey that explores the power of imagination, the strength of friendship, and the unbreakable bond of family.

Cloak & Dagger is an action movie featuring Henry Thomas and directed by Richard Franklin.

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