Tilt
“See, hear and feel the excitement and the music of America's pinball adventure!”
Synopsis
Tilt is the story of a precocious young girl who is a pinball wizard. Because she does not get on with her parents, Tilt is contemplating running away from home. Skipping school one day, she decides to go to to Mickey's Bar. Mickey, who is Tilt's good friend, helps her set up a gambler for a pinball game. Because the gambler is unaware of Tilt's pinball wizardry, he is easily hustled out of his money. While watching the confrontation, a young man named Neil Gallagher, who is an aspiring musician, is impressed with Tilt's ability, congratulating her after the win. Neil invites Tilt to watch him sing at a rock concert, and after his performance she believes he can become a great singer. Because Neil needs money for a demo tape of his songs, he has an idea of taking Tilt with him and having her hustle would-be gamblers.
Top Cast
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Brooke Shields
Tilt (Brenda Louise Davenport)
Ken Marshall
Neil Gallagher
Charles Durning
Harold 'The Whale' Remmens
Lorenzo Lamas
Casey Silverwater
John Crawford
Mickey
Karen Lamm
Hype
Gregory Walcott
Mr. Davenport
Harvey Lewis
Henry Bertolino
Geoffrey Lewis
Truck Driver
Rob Berger
Replay (as Robert Brian Berger)
Don Stark
Gary Laswitz
Gary Mule Deer
Felix
George Jacobs
Clint
Helen Boll
Mrs. Davenport
Frank Pesce
Rock Manager (Carrots)
Lloyd Nelson
Cattleman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudy Durand
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudy Durand, Donald Cammell
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Tilt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudy Durand
Rudy Durand, Donald Cammell
Lee Holdridge
Richard H. Kline
Rudy Durand
Department Leadership Roster
Rudy Durand
Director
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Rudy Durand
Producer
Rudy Durand
Screenplay
Donald Cammell
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tilt
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What is Tilt about?
Tilt is the story of a precocious young girl who is a pinball wizard. Because she does not get on with her parents, Tilt is contemplating running away from home. Skipping school one day, she decides to go to to Mickey's Bar. Mickey, who is Tilt's good friend, helps her set up a gambler for a pinball game. Because the gambler is unaware of Tilt's pinball wizardry, he is easily hustled out of his money. While watching the confrontation, a young man named Neil Gallagher, who is an aspiring musician, is impressed with Tilt's ability, congratulating her after the win. Neil invites Tilt to watch him sing at a rock concert, and after his performance she believes he can become a great singer. Because Neil needs money for a demo tape of his songs, he has an idea of taking Tilt with him and having her hustle would-be gamblers.
Who directed Tilt?
Tilt was directed by Rudy Durand.
Who stars in Tilt?
The principal cast of Tilt includes Brooke Shields, Ken Marshall, Charles Durning, Lorenzo Lamas, John Crawford.
When was Tilt released and how long is it?
Tilt was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Tilt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tilt was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tilt?
Tilt holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).