Joysticks
“More fun than games!”
Synopsis
A successful businessman attempts to shut down a video arcade he believes is harmful to the mental health of children.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original Theatrical Trailer [Censored]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-27
Top Cast
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Joe Don Baker
Joseph Rutter
Leif Green
Eugene Groebe
Jim Greenleaf
Jonathan Andrew McDorfus
Scott McGinnis
Jefferson Bailey
Jon Gries
King Vidiot
Corinne Bohrer
Patsy Rutter
John Diehl
Arnie
John Voldstad
Max
Reid Cruickshanks
Coach Straight
Morgan Lofting
Mrs. Rutter
Kym Malin
Lola
Kim G. Michel
Alva
Jacqulin Cole
Alexis Wheeler
Logan Ramsey
Mayor Neville
Justine Lenore
Nurse Tubitt
Carole Burkett
Connie
Candy Castillo
Jorge
Steven Jae Johnson
Cultist
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
13.17x
+$3.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greydon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Gomez, Mickey Epps, Curtis Burch
- Original Title
- Joysticks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Jensen Farley Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greydon Clark
Al Gomez, Mickey Epps, Curtis Burch
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Larry Bock
Clair Farley, Greydon Clark, Raylan D. Jensen
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Bock
Editor
Greydon Clark
Director
Al Gomez
Writer
Mickey Epps
Writer
Curtis Burch
Writer
Greydon Clark
Producer
Susie DeSanto
Costume Design
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Director of Photography
Kristin Nelson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joysticks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joysticks about?
A successful businessman attempts to shut down a video arcade he believes is harmful to the mental health of children.
Who directed Joysticks?
Joysticks was directed by Greydon Clark.
Who stars in Joysticks?
The principal cast of Joysticks includes Joe Don Baker, Leif Green, Jim Greenleaf, Scott McGinnis, Jon Gries.
When was Joysticks released and how long is it?
Joysticks was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Joysticks?
Joysticks had a reported production budget of $300K and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (13.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joysticks?
Joysticks holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).