Special When Lit
“Rediscover a lost icon”
Synopsis
What made more money than the entire American movie industry through the 50s and 60s? Pinball. Special When Lit rediscovers the lure of a lost pop icon. A product of the mechanical and electrical age, the American invention swept the world and defined cool. Now it is relegated to a nostalgic footnote deserving a better fate. Joining the fans, collectors, designers and champion players from across the globe who share a world many of us didn't know still existed.
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Special When Lit Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Raindance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Sullivan
- Original Score
- Brett Sullivan
- Original Title
- Special When Lit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Steam Motion & Sound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Sullivan
Brett Sullivan
Brett Sullivan
Clayton Jacobsen, Brett Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Brett Sullivan
Director
Clayton Jacobsen
Producer
Brett Sullivan
Original Music Composer
Brett Sullivan
Editor
Brett Sullivan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special When Lit
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What is Special When Lit about?
What made more money than the entire American movie industry through the 50s and 60s? Pinball. Special When Lit rediscovers the lure of a lost pop icon. A product of the mechanical and electrical age, the American invention swept the world and defined cool. Now it is relegated to a nostalgic footnote deserving a better fate. Joining the fans, collectors, designers and champion players from across the globe who share a world many of us didn't know still existed.
Who directed Special When Lit?
Special When Lit was directed by Brett Sullivan.
Who stars in Special When Lit?
The principal cast of Special When Lit includes Roger Sharpe, Rick Stetta, Pat Lawlor, Steve Epstein, Sam Harvey.
When was Special When Lit released and how long is it?
Special When Lit was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Special When Lit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Special When Lit was composed by Brett Sullivan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Special When Lit?
Special When Lit holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).