Insert Coin (2020)
Conquering the world, one quarter at a time
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.
Director: Joshua Tsui
Stars: Eugene Jarvis, George Petro, Jack Haeger, Mark Turmell
Insert Coin is a 2020 American Documentary film directed by Joshua Tsui, starring Eugene Jarvis, George Petro, Jack Haeger, Mark Turmell. It runs 1h 43m The film holds a 6.8/10 rating from 37 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Eugene Jarvis
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George Petro
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Jack Haeger
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Mark Turmell
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John Tobias
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Neil Nicastro
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Ken Fedesna
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Ernest Cline
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Paul W. S. Anderson
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Lawrence Kasanoff
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Tom Kalinske
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Tony Hawk
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Details
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
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| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Insert Coin: The Midway Chronicles, Insert Coin: The Making of Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam and Other Killer Games of the '90s, Insert Coin: Inside Midway's 90s Revolution |
| Runtime | 1h 43m |
| Production | Ten Point Oh, Another Person |
| IMDb ID | tt11916218 |
| TMDB ID | 682263 |
