Cypher in The Matrix
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Cypher in *The Matrix* is a disillusioned crew member of the Nebuchadnezzar who betrays Morpheus and his team in a bid to return to the simulated reality.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Cypher in The Matrix canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8515409 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cypher in The Matrix Context triple: [Joe Pantoliano, characterRole, Cypher in The Matrix]
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A.
the Matrix
The Matrix is a vast, sentient data repository on Gallifrey that stores the knowledge, memories, and consciousness of Time Lords in the Doctor Who universe.
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B.
The Matrix
The Matrix is a groundbreaking 1999 science fiction film that blends cyberpunk action with philosophical themes about reality, featuring innovative visual effects like "bullet time" and a dystopian story of humans trapped in a simulated world.
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C.
The Matrix trilogy
The Matrix trilogy is a landmark science fiction film series that follows Neo’s rebellion against a simulated reality controlled by machines, blending cyberpunk action with philosophical themes about free will and perception.
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D.
Eames in Inception
Eames in Inception is a charismatic and witty forger on Cobb’s team, known for his ability to impersonate others within dreams and for providing both comic relief and tactical ingenuity in the heist.
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E.
The Code
"The Code" is a poem by Robert Frost featured in his collection *North of Boston*, reflecting his characteristic exploration of rural New England life and moral complexity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cypher in The Matrix Target entity description: Cypher in *The Matrix* is a disillusioned crew member of the Nebuchadnezzar who betrays Morpheus and his team in a bid to return to the simulated reality.
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A.
the Matrix
The Matrix is a vast, sentient data repository on Gallifrey that stores the knowledge, memories, and consciousness of Time Lords in the Doctor Who universe.
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B.
The Matrix
The Matrix is a groundbreaking 1999 science fiction film that blends cyberpunk action with philosophical themes about reality, featuring innovative visual effects like "bullet time" and a dystopian story of humans trapped in a simulated world.
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C.
The Matrix trilogy
The Matrix trilogy is a landmark science fiction film series that follows Neo’s rebellion against a simulated reality controlled by machines, blending cyberpunk action with philosophical themes about free will and perception.
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D.
Eames in Inception
Eames in Inception is a charismatic and witty forger on Cobb’s team, known for his ability to impersonate others within dreams and for providing both comic relief and tactical ingenuity in the heist.
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E.
The Code
"The Code" is a poem by Robert Frost featured in his collection *North of Boston*, reflecting his characteristic exploration of rural New England life and moral complexity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
character in film
ⓘ
fictional character ⓘ |
| affiliation |
Machines
ⓘ
Nebuchadnezzar crew ⓘ human resistance ⓘ |
| alias | Cypher NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsIn | The Matrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsInFilm | The Matrix (1999 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| attemptsToKill |
Neo
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Tank NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| betrays |
Apoc
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Dozer NERFINISHED ⓘ Morpheus NERFINISHED ⓘ Neo NERFINISHED ⓘ Switch NERFINISHED ⓘ Trinity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conspiresWith | Agent Smith NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| createdBy |
Lana Wachowski
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Lilly Wachowski NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| disillusionedWith |
the human resistance
ⓘ
the real world ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | The Matrix (1999 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fullName | Mr. Reagan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| goal |
be reinserted into the Matrix with no memory of the real world
ⓘ
return to the Matrix ⓘ |
| hairColor | bald or closely shaven in the real world ⓘ |
| hairColorInMatrix | curly dark hair ⓘ |
| killedBy | Tank NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| loyaltyShift | from human resistance to the Machines ⓘ |
| nationalityInMatrix | American ⓘ |
| notableAction |
unplugs Apoc from the Matrix
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unplugs Switch from the Matrix ⓘ |
| notableQuote | Ignorance is bliss. ⓘ |
| notableScene | restaurant meeting with Agent Smith over steak and wine ⓘ |
| occupation | crew member of the Nebuchadnezzar ⓘ |
| philosophy | prefers comfortable illusion over harsh reality ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Joe Pantoliano NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role |
antagonist
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traitor ⓘ |
| servesAs | foil to Neo’s idealism ⓘ |
| settingOfActions |
post-apocalyptic real world
ⓘ
simulated reality of the Matrix ⓘ |
| ship | Nebuchadnezzar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| species | human ⓘ |
| universe | The Matrix franchise NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| weaponUsed | electric pulse gun on the Nebuchadnezzar ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Cypher in The Matrix Description of subject: Cypher in *The Matrix* is a disillusioned crew member of the Nebuchadnezzar who betrays Morpheus and his team in a bid to return to the simulated reality.
Referenced by (1)
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