These are continuity and fitting Polaroids—used to document each character’s look scene‑by‑scene during filming, ensuring visual consistency throughout production. These shots are courtesy of Roger K Burton, the film’s innovative costume designer.

Burton pulled from diverse subcultures—from street punk, club and fetish scenes of 1990s New York, to vintage athletic wear and surreal collage-inspired elements—to craft signature styles for each hacker.

Hackers received mixed reviews from critics, and underperformed at the box office upon release, but has gone on to achieve cult classic status.

Feldman’s distinctive and unique eyes were primarily caused by a medical condition called Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune disorder leading to an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). A common symptom of Graves’ disease is Graves’ ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid eye disease, which causes the eyes to protrude (exophthalmos) and can lead to misalignment.

While Graves’ disease was the main cause, some sources also suggest that a childhood injury, a car crash, or reconstructive eye surgery may have contributed to the unusual appearance of his eyes.

Feldman famously embraced his unique look, turning what could have been a disadvantage into a comedic trademark, most notably in his iconic role as Igor (pronounced “Eye-gor”) in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein.

“Marty had a condition that was opposite of cross eyes,” the director said. “His eyes would be on the outer edge. So, in order to hide from Marty Feldman you had to go right up to his face. His peripheral vision was acute, but he couldn’t see you if you were right in front of him, because he couldn’t cross his eyes.” 

Brooks, who was working with Feldman for the first time, said that directing Marty Feldman was a little different than directing other actors. “First I tried to find out where he was looking. His eyes stare in about 19 different directions. They look like hardboiled eggs that somebody painted eyeballs on and didn’t paint them on right. So first I’d get in the path of his vision and try to signal him down. Then I’d say, ‘Marty, be very good.’ He’d say, ‘All right.’ And he was. After Marty, there will never be another Igor. They’ll have to retire that part. He’s it.” 

Feldman knew that looking different was an asset in comedy. “I could have my eyes fixed and my nose straightened, but I think it would be a mistake. Comedians too often try to turn themselves into leading men. They force the thin man inside the fat man out into the open unnaturally and lose touch with their real talents.”

Though Feldman appreciated the fact that his eyes made him funnier, he apparently would have preferred to look quite different. He once said he wanted to be reincarnated as Miles Davis, playing the trumpet.

Mirren was drawn to theater from an early age. At 18, she was accepted into the National Youth Theatre, where she famously starred as Cleopatra in a 1965 production of Antony and Cleopatra at The Old Vic. This performance garnered her an agent and a place with the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).

She spent a significant portion of the 1960s and 1970s working with the RSC, taking on notable roles such as Castiza in The Revenger’s Tragedy (1966) and Cressida in Troilus and Cressida (1968). Her performances in these roles led to her being dubbed “The Sex Queen of Stratford,” a label she reportedly disliked.

Roger Meddows Taylor was born on July 26, 1949, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England. His family, including his parents Winifred and Michael, and younger sister Clare, moved to Truro, Cornwall, when he was around seven or eight years old.

As a child, Roger was described as intelligent and well-liked. He showed an early interest in music, forming his first band, The Bubblingover Boys, at age seven, where he played the ukulele. He later taught himself to play drums, initially by banging on his mother’s saucepans with knitting needles, and then with an old snare drum found by his father. He was inspired by drummers like Keith Moon of The Who and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

He attended Truro Cathedral School briefly and later Truro School. At 15, he joined the semi-professional rock band Johnny Quale and the Reactions. When the lead singer left, Roger took over lead vocals, and the band became The Reaction, even winning a Rock and Rhythm Championship.

Despite his musical pursuits, Roger was a good student. He initially went to London to study dentistry at the London Hospital Medical College, but found it boring and switched to biology, obtaining a BSc at East London Polytechnic. While in London, he continued to pursue music, eventually answering an advertisement for a “Ginger Baker/Mitch Mitchell type” drummer, which led to his audition for the band Smile, where he met Brian May.