Trailer for PINBALL: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE GAME About the Man Who Helped Overturn New York City's Ban on Pinball
Vertical Entertainment has released a trailer for an entertaining-looking film titled Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game. The movie is inspired by the captivating true story of Roger Sharpe, a GQ journalist and real-life pinball wizard who, in 1976, helped overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball.
The film was directed by the Bragg Brothers, Austin and Meredith Bragg, who are making their feature film debut with Mike Faist (West Side Story) set to star in the movie along with Crystal Reed and Dennis Boutsikaris.
In the movie, “An unsettled writer with a fantastic mustache, Roger Sharpe (Faist), finds solace and confidence in one thing he has mastered: pinball. When a police raid destroys the only machines he can find in 1970s New York City, he learns the game is illegal. Roger reluctantly joins forces with the Music and Amusement Association to overturn the ban while falling in love with Ellen, an artist and single mother. Roger's path to save pinball ultimately rescues him. He and Ellen overcome their pasts and take a shot at love. Roger learns what it means to take a chance—and that commitment is the most rewarding gamble of all. Based on a true story.”
The rest of the cast includes Christopher Convery, Connor Ratliff, Mike Doyle, Carlos Lopez, and Bryan Batt. The movie looks like it will be a fun quirky comedy that tells an inspirational story of a pinball nerd trying to fight for what he loves!
The movie will be released in select theaters and on VOD on March 17th, 2023.
