Joysticks(1983)
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Joysticks Synopsis
A successful businessman attempts to shut down a video arcade he believes is harmful to the mental health of children.
Joysticks (1983) is a comedy film directed by Greydon Clark, released on March 4, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Joe Don Baker, Leif Green, Jim Greenleaf and Scott McGinnis. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Greydon Clark
- Writers:
- Al Gomez, Mickey Epps, Curtis Burch
- Producers:
- Greydon Clark
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
- Production:
- Jensen Farley Pictures
- Budget:
- $300,000
- Revenue:
- $3,952,448
- Status:
- Released
Joysticks (1983) Trailer
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Joysticks Videos & Clips
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Joysticks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Don Baker
as Joseph Rutter
Leif Green
as Eugene Groebe
Jim Greenleaf
as Jonathan Andrew McDorfus
Scott McGinnis
as Jefferson Bailey
Jon Gries
as King Vidiot
Corinne Bohrer
as Patsy Rutter
John Diehl
as Arnie
John Voldstad
as Max
Reid Cruickshanks
as Coach Straight
- Morgan Lofting
Morgan Lofting
as Mrs. Rutter
Kym Malin
as Lola
Kim G. Michel
as Alva
Key crew
Directed by Greydon Clark, written by Al Gomez, Mickey Epps and Curtis Burch, produced by Greydon Clark.
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Joysticks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 81 ratings.
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Joysticks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joysticks online?
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Joysticks (1983) is available to stream on Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Joysticks?
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The main cast of Joysticks (1983) includes Joe Don Baker, Leif Green, Jim Greenleaf, Scott McGinnis and Jon Gries. The film was directed by Greydon Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joysticks released?
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Joysticks was released on March 4, 1983 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Joysticks worth watching?
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Joysticks (1983) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Joysticks?
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Yes. The official Joysticks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.