Joysticks

Mar 4, 1983

1h 28m

★ 4.7

More fun than games!

Overview

A successful businessman attempts to shut down a video arcade he believes is harmful to the mental health of children.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Jensen Farley Pictures

Joysticks Trailers

Cast

Joseph Rutter

Joe Don Baker

Eugene Groebe

Leif Green

Jonathan Andrew McDorfus

Jim Greenleaf

Jefferson Bailey

Scott McGinnis

King Vidiot

Jon Gries

Patsy Rutter

Corinne Bohrer

Arnie

John Diehl

Max

John Voldstad

Coach Straight

Reid Cruickshanks

Mrs. Rutter

Morgan Lofting

Lola

Kym Malin

Alva

Kim G. Michel

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6.0

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6.1

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