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The King of Arcades

The King of Arcades

An Arcade Will Fall... A Hero Will Rise!

2014•1h 40m•5.7/10
Documentary

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5.7/10(18)

Follow the rise and fall of the King of Arcades as one man pursues his dream against all odds. The King of Arcades details the life and times of punk rock musician and classic arcade collector Richie Knucklez, on his journey to cultural prominence when he takes his passion for collecting to new heights by opening an arcade business in Flemington, New Jersey, only to watch it fall in the wake of economic hardship.

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Tiedebaby Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Ralph H. Baer

Ralph H. Baer

Himself

Tim Balderamos

Himself

Greg Bond

Himself

Jerry Buckner

Himself

Walter Day

Walter Day

Himself

Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell

Himself

Steve Wiebe

Steve Wiebe

Himself

Hank Chien

Himself

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