CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 40m

The King of Arcades

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

57%(18)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed bySean Tiedeman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
June 17, 2014
Budget
$175,000
Studios
Tiedebaby Films

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The King of Arcades | Official Trailer #1 [HD]

The King of Arcades | Official Trailer #1 [HD]

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8 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Sean Tiedeman
Written by
Sean Tiedeman

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