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Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

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20237.11h 32m

Overview

The dramatic comedy is based on the true story of writer and pinball wizard Roger Sharpe, chronicling his journey to overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball.

Directed by Austin Bragg
Written by Austin Bragg, Meredith Bragg
Produced by Stacey Parks, Summer Crockett Moore, Lana Link
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Top Cast

Mike Faist

Mike Faist

Roger Sharpe

Crystal Reed

Crystal Reed

Ellen

Dennis Boutsikaris

Dennis Boutsikaris

Mr. Sharpe

Christopher Convery

Christopher Convery

Seth Cammeyer

Connor Ratliff

Connor Ratliff

Jimmy

Mike Doyle

Mike Doyle

Jack Haber

Kenneth Tigar

Kenneth Tigar

Irving Holzman

Damian Young

Damian Young

Ben Chikofsky

Bryan Batt

Bryan Batt

Harry Coulianos

Michael Kostroff

Michael Kostroff

Chairman Warner

Themes & Keywords

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About Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game is a comedy, drama, history, romance film released in 2023 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, new york city, california, new jersey, bookshop, based on true story. Directed by Austin Bragg, it stars Mike Faist, Crystal Reed, Dennis Boutsikaris. The dramatic comedy is based on the true story of writer and pinball wizard Roger Sharpe, chronicling his journey to overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball.

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