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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007): Cast & Ratings

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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is a 2007 sports documentary directed by Seth Gordon, starring Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes and earned $790,128 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2008. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$790.1K
award nomination
1
Metascore
83
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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Seth Gordon
Genres
Sport , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Picturehouse Entertainment
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters About?

The premise of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary follows the intense competition between Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe as they vie for the world record in the classic arcade game "Donkey Kong." Their pursuit of the coveted title takes them across the country, pushing their skills and rivalry to the limit. The film explores the dedication, obsession, and personal stakes involved in chasing a seemingly simple high score, revealing a surprising world of arcade gaming and fierce competition.

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Themes & Keywords

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  • tournament
  • florida
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  • video
  • guinness
  • 1980s
  • teacher
  • arcade game
  • video game culture
  • record holder
  • title in title
  • unemployment
  • family relationships
  • restaurant
  • mind game
  • iowa
  • husband wife relationship
  • father son relationship
  • businessman
  • brother
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  • referee
  • garage
  • 2000s
  • video arcade
  • rivalry
  • obsession
  • marriage
  • engineer
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Cast

Billy Mitchell leads the cast, with Steve Wiebe. Directed by Seth Gordon.

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Ratings

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters 83 on Metacritic.

Plot

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Plot Summary

What happens in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A middle-school science educator and a thriving hot sauce entrepreneur engage in an intense competition to secure the Guinness World Record for the iconic arcade game, Donkey Kong. This thrilling saga begins back in 1982, a time when LIFE Magazine gathered the most talented gamers for a memorable photo session that would grace the center spread of their annual Year-In-Photos edition. Among the notable invitees was Billy Mitchell, who would later earn the remarkable title of “Gamer of the Century.”

Full summary

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Box office

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Box Office

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters grossed $790,128 worldwide. $677,914 came from the US and Canada and $112,214 (14%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$790.1K

US & Canada
$677.9K
International
$112.2K
US & Canada 86% Rest of the world 14%
Awards

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Awards & Nominations

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2008.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.

King Of Kong - Theatrical Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main competitor of Steve Wiebe in the movie?
Cars

Cars in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

5 cars on screen, including the 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I and the 1957 Humber Hawk Mk.VI.

All 5 cars
  • 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Main role
  • 1957 Humber Hawk Mk.VI in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters 1957 Humber Hawk Mk.VI Important role
  • 1976 Cadillac Seville in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters 1976 Cadillac Seville Minor role
  • 1948 Holden 48-215 in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters 1948 Holden 48-215 Background role
Details

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The King of Kong - A Fistful of Quarters” and “The King of Kong: Por un puñado de monedas”.

Also known as
  • The King of Kong - A Fistful of Quarters
  • The King of Kong: Por un puñado de monedas
  • 游戏之王
  • 킹 오브 콩

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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters released?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters was released on August 17, 2007.

Who directed The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters was directed by Seth Gordon.

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Who is in the cast of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters stars Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe.

How much did The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters make at the box office?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters grossed $790,128 worldwide ($677,914 domestic, $112,214 international).

How is The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters rated?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters has 83 on Metacritic.

Was The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters nominated for any awards?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters have a post-credit scene?

No. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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