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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

Don't get chumpatized

20077.71h 23m

Overview

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.

Directed by Seth Gordon
Written by Seth Gordon
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Steve Wiebe

Steve Wiebe

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Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell

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Walter Day

Walter Day

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Mark Alpiger

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Greg Bond

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Craig Glenday

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Brian Kuh

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Robert Mruczek

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Todd Rogers

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Steve Sanders

Steve Sanders

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Themes & Keywords

video gamecompetitiongamerarcadegamegamingdonkey kongcompetitivenesscompetitivegaming addictiongamer documentary

About The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is a documentary film released in 2007 exploring themes of video game, competition, gamer, arcade, game, gaming. Directed by Seth Gordon, it stars Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day. 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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