Special When Lit(2009)
Rediscover a lost icon
Special When Lit 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.
Special When Lit (2009) is a documentary film directed by Brett Sullivan, released on October 1, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Roger Sharpe, Rick Stetta, Pat Lawlor and Steve Epstein. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Brett Sullivan
- Producers:
- Brett Sullivan, Clayton Jacobsen
- Composer:
- Brett Sullivan
- Production:
- Steam Motion & Sound
- Status:
- Released
Special When Lit (2009) Trailer
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Special When Lit Cast & Crew
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Directed by Brett Sullivan, produced by Brett Sullivan and Clayton Jacobsen.
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Special When Lit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 26 ratings.
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Special When Lit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Special When Lit online?
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Special When Lit (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Special When Lit?
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The main cast of Special When Lit (2009) includes Roger Sharpe, Rick Stetta, Pat Lawlor, Steve Epstein and Sam Harvey. The film was directed by Brett Sullivan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Special When Lit released?
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Special When Lit was released on October 1, 2009 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Special When Lit worth watching?
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Special When Lit (2009) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Special When Lit?
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Yes. The official Special When Lit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.