When a top local businessman and his two bumbling nephews try to shut down the town's only video arcade, which is run by the owner's grandson, the arcade employees and patrons fight back.
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Cast
| Joe Don Baker | ... |
Joseph Rutter
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| Leif Green | ... |
Eugene Groebe
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Jim Greenleaf | ... |
Jonathan Andrew McDorfus
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| Scott McGinnis | ... |
Jefferson Bailey
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| Jon Gries | ... |
King Vidiot
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| Corinne Bohrer | ... |
Patsy Rutter
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| John Diehl | ... |
Arnie
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| John Voldstad | ... |
Max
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| Reid Cruickshanks | ... |
Coach Straight
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Morgan Lofting | ... |
Mrs. Rutter
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Kym Malin | ... |
Lola
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Kim G. Michel | ... |
Alva
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| Jacqulin Cole | ... |
Alexis Wheeler
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| Logan Ramsey | ... |
Mayor Neville
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| Justine Lenore | ... |
Nurse Tubitt
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Carole Burkett | ... |
Connie
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| Candy Castillo | ... |
Jorge
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Steven Jae Johnson | ... |
Cultist
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Frank Lunney | ... |
Curley
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| Becky LeBeau | ... |
Liza
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| Lynda Wiesmeier | ... |
Candy
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Hugh McPhillips | ... |
Pope
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Hugo Stanger | ... |
Grandfather
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Erin Halligan | ... |
Sandy
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Michael R. Starita | ... |
City Councilman
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Mickey Epps | ... |
City Councilman
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Barbara Starita | ... |
City Councilwoman
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Gordon Smith | ... |
Game Player
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Ben Rakoff | ... |
Game Player
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Ted Chase | ... |
Game Player
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| David Parry | ... |
Hot Tub Guy with Two Women
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Helen Kelly | ... |
Arcade Customer (uncredited)
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Jeanellen Roten | ... |
Jefferson's girlfriend #1 (uncredited)
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Nha Tran | ... |
Arcade Employee (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Greydon Clark | ||
Written by
| Al Gomez | ... | (written by) & |
| Mickey Epps | ... | (written by) and |
| Curtis Burch | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Curtis Burch | ... | associate producer |
| Greydon Clark | ... | producer |
| Clair Farley | ... | executive producer |
| Raylan D. Jensen | ... | executive producer (as Reylan Jensen) |
| Daryl Kass | ... | associate producer |
| George W. Perkins | ... | associate producer |
Cinematography by
| Nicholas Josef von Sternberg | ... | director of photography (as Nicholas von Sternberg) |
Editing by
| Larry Bock | ||
Editorial Department
| Barry Dresner | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Curtis Burch | ||
Art Direction by
| Donn Greer | ||
Costume Design by
| Susie DeSanto | ... | (as Susie De Santo) |
| Kristin Nelson | ... | (as Kristen Nelson) |
Makeup Department
| Patricia Bunch | ... | key makeup artist (as Patty Bunch) |
| Charles Lasry | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Larry Profit | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Kathy Webright | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Daryl Kass | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Simon Barron | ... | second assistant director |
| George W. Perkins | ... | first assistant director |
| Chip Vucelich | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Albert Davis | ... | painter |
| Mary Ann Del Pizzo | ... | assistant art director |
| Sal Del Pizzo | ... | set dresser |
| Arnold Folkerts | ... | set construction supervisor |
| Don Folkerts | ... | carpenter |
| Ron Folkerts | ... | carpenter |
| Douglas Fox | ... | assistant property master (as Doug Fox) |
| Ari Harati | ... | set dresser (as Ali Harati) |
| John Larsen | ... | carpenter |
| Riley Morgan | ... | property master |
| Frank Silva | ... | painter |
| Sandra Simone | ... | set dresser |
| Tim West | ... | construction foreman |
Sound Department
| Tim Collins | ... | boom operator (as Timothy Collins) |
| Daniel Gross | ... | sound effects editor |
| Meri McDonald | ... | dialogue editor (as Merí H. McDonald) |
| Al Ramirez | ... | sound mixer (as Al R. Ramirez) |
| Scott Brose | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Thomas J. O'Connell | ... | special effects electrician (as Thomas O'Connell) |
Stunts
| Rick Sawaya | ... | stunts |
| Mike Tillman | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gale M. Adler | ... | still photographer |
| David Boyd | ... | first assistant camera (as David R. Boyd) |
| Frank Byers | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Ferrara | ... | electrician |
| Adam Jones | ... | electrician |
| Jesse Mather | ... | best boy grip |
| Michele Rogers | ... | video assistant |
| Jerry Tomson | ... | key grip |
| Jürg V. Walther | ... | second assistant camera (as Juerg Victor Walther) |
| John Zumpano | ... | best boy electric |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elizabeth C. Grudzinski-Seal | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Liz' Beth Gower) |
Music Department
| John Caper Jr. | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Brenda Weisman | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Barbara Bowen | ... | production secretary |
| Donna Del Pizzo | ... | video artist |
| Stephen R. Johnston | ... | production executive |
| Bill Jones | ... | production assistant |
| Marie Pedersen | ... | production assistant |
| Tom Richer | ... | craft service |
| Robert Sheehan | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Jensen Farley Pictures (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Citadel Films (1983) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Seven Keys (1984) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Cargo Records (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Elea Media (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Entertainment in Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- H.R.S. Funai Co. Ltd. (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- Liberation Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Lightning Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Multicom Entertainment Group (2010) (World-wide) (copyright owner)
- Playtime Home Video (1985) (Italy) (VHS)
- Scorpion Releasing (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Scorpion Releasing (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- VCL Communications (1985) (Norway) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Entertainment (1985) (Netherlands) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Atmosphere Agency (extra casting)
- Cine Video (equipment)
- Cine Video (facilities)
- Cinema City Studios (set construction)
- Computer Kinetics Corporation (stripper video game)
- Ford Motor Company (automobiles)
- Hollywood Optical Systems (opticals)
- Modern Film Effects (titles)
- Movie Lab (color)
- Ryder Sound Services (re-recording)
- Sassafras Productions (set design supervision)
- Sherwood Gallery (soft sculpture)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
There's trouble in town and it's video games. High school students spend so much time with the electronic monsters that there's no time for schoolwork. Shucks.
Written by Steve Derby |
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| Taglines | More fun than games. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $300,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When Greydon Clark approached game company Midway about using the image of Pac-Man in the film, he also requested that they allow him to feature a yet-to-be-released game in order to increase the film's appeal. The game Midway chose to feature was Satan's Hollow, which is played in the face-off between King Vidiot and McDorfus. See more » |
| Goofs | When the two main characters are playing Pac-Man (with the cool, giant floor-mounted joysticks) they are repeatedly shown mashing buttons. There's no buttons in Pac-Man, as the only thing you are doing is controlling movement. The same is true later when they are playing Super Pac-Man. Super-Pac-Man has one button ("Super Speed") which must be held down continuously. It would do them no good to keep mashing the button. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Joysticks See more » |
| Quotes |
[opens French window and climbs in]
Joseph Rutter: What the Hell are you doing here? King Vidiot: You said you wanted to talk. Joseph Rutter: I meant my office... King Vidiot: I don't like offices. Joseph Rutter: Why didn't you use the door? King Vidiot: I don't like doors. Joseph Rutter: Very well, Mr. Vidiot, have a seat. King Vidiot: [Kicks over chair] I don't like seats. See more » |