The King of Arcades (2014) on Netflix
NR20141h 40mDocumentary
Richie Knucklez is a punk rock musician and a collector of classic arcade machines. He opens an arcade business in Flemington, New Jersey, and pursues his dream against economic hardship.
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A documentary about Richie Knucklez, a punk rock musician who collects classic arcade machines. The film follows him as he takes that passion further and opens an arcade business in Flemington, New Jersey, a step that puts him on a path toward cultural prominence. It also shows his band, which re-recorded the 1980s song Pac-Man Fever for the film. Economic hardship surrounds the venture. The production was funded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised $47,684.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about The King of Arcades (2014)
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- For the film, arcade collector Richie Knucklez and his band Knuckle Sandwich recorded a punk version of Buckner & Garcia's 1980s hit "Pac-Man Fever", with vocals by Danny Jones, who also sang the theme song "Wreck It, Wreck-It Ralph" for Disney's Wreck-It Ralph.
