Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

Mar 17, 2023

1h 32m

★ 7.0

Find what you want and take the shot.

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

History

Romance

Production Companies

Choice Films

MPI Original Films

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game Trailers

Cast

Roger Sharpe

Mike Faist

Ellen

Crystal Reed

Mr. Sharpe

Dennis Boutsikaris

Seth Cammeyer

Christopher Convery

Jimmy

Connor Ratliff

Jack Haber

Mike Doyle

Irving Holzman

Kenneth Tigar

Ben Chikofsky

Damian Young

Harry Coulianos

Bryan Batt

Chairman Warner

Michael Kostroff

Gloria

Rosa Arredondo

Danny Frank

Eric William Morris

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