The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

Don't get chumpatized

2007•1h 23m•7.7/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.7/10(478)

In this hilarious arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong.

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Production

New Line Cinema, Picturehouse Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Steve Wiebe

Steve Wiebe

Self

Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell

Self

Walter Day

Walter Day

Self

Mark Alpiger

Self

Greg Bond

Self

Craig Glenday

Self

Brian Kuh

Self

Robert Mruczek

Self

Todd Rogers

Self

Steve Sanders

Steve Sanders

Self

Doris Self

Self

Roy Shildt

Self

Mike Thompson

Self

Derek Wiebe

Self

Jillian Wiebe

Self

Nicole Wiebe

Self

Dwayne Richard

Self

Adam Wood

Self

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