Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball
“Everybody's Played The Game, But Nobody Knows The Story!”
Synopsis
Pinball historian Richard Bueschel hosts an hour-long look at the arcade favorite's illustrious history, including interviews with flipper devotees Slash (from Guns & Roses), Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, baseball great Frank Thomas, and others.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 21, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Helms
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Helms
- Original Title
- Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- New Video Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Helms
Mark Helms
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Helms
Writer
Mark Helms
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What is Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball about?
Pinball historian Richard Bueschel hosts an hour-long look at the arcade favorite's illustrious history, including interviews with flipper devotees Slash (from Guns & Roses), Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, baseball great Frank Thomas, and others.
Who directed Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball?
Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball was directed by Mark Helms.
Who stars in Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball?
The principal cast of Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball includes Slash, Frank Thomas, Richard Bueschel, Joe Perry.
When was Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball released and how long is it?
Pleasure Machines: The History of Pinball was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.