Insert Coin(2020)
Conquering the world, one quarter at a time
Synopsis
The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.
Directed by Joshua Tsui
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Cast
Eugene Jarvis
Self
George Petro
Self
Jack Haeger
Self
Mark Turmell
Self
John Tobias
Self
Neil Nicastro
Self
Ken Fedesna
Self
Ernest Cline
Self
Paul W. S. Anderson
Self
Lawrence Kasanoff
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Tom Kalinske
Self
Tony Hawk
Self
Roger Sharpe
Self
Warren Davis
Self
Daniel Pesina
Self
Andrea Rene
Self
Jeff Gerstmann
Self
Mike Mika
Self
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When did Insert Coin come out?+
Insert Coin was released in 2020.
How long is Insert Coin?+
Insert Coin runs for 103 minutes (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed Insert Coin?+
Insert Coin was directed by Joshua Tsui.
Who stars in Insert Coin?+
Insert Coin stars Eugene Jarvis, George Petro, Jack Haeger, Mark Turmell and John Tobias.
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