Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day
Synopsis
A musical documentary following 74-year-old Walter Day - the father of esports and star of "The King of Kong" - as he battles a lawsuit threatening his legacy while fulfilling his dream of recording and performing the rock-opera style love songs he has been hearing in his head since having his heart broken at the height of the arcade era.
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- Director
- Ed Cunningham
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Cunningham
- Original Title
- Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
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Director
Ed Cunningham
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Seth Gordon
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Ed Cunningham
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What is Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day about?
A musical documentary following 74-year-old Walter Day - the father of esports and star of "The King of Kong" - as he battles a lawsuit threatening his legacy while fulfilling his dream of recording and performing the rock-opera style love songs he has been hearing in his head since having his heart broken at the height of the arcade era.
Who directed Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day?
Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day was directed by Ed Cunningham.
Who stars in Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day?
The principal cast of Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day includes Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, Steve Sanders, Shane Harris.
When was Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day released and how long is it?
Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.