In Sneakers (1992), which actor plays former hacker Cosmo?

Ben Kingsley plays former hacker Cosmo in Sneakers (1992).

Cosmo is an old associate of Martin Bishop, the leader of a security-testing team played by Robert Redford. The team is drawn into a dangerous plot after being hired to recover a device capable of breaking encryption. Cosmo’s history with Bishop gives the story a personal connection beyond its technology themes.

The film was directed by Phil Alden Robinson and features an ensemble cast including Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn, Dan Aykroyd, Mary McDonnell and River Phoenix. Its title refers to security specialists who secretly test buildings and systems.

Ben Kingsley is sometimes overlooked because the film is marketed around Redford and its ensemble. Cosmo is not simply a technical consultant: he is a former hacker whose choices help drive the central conflict.