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Tilt

Tilt

See, hear and feel the excitement and the music of America's pinball adventure!

1979 1h 51mDrama

Tilt is the story of a precocious young girl who is a pinball wizard. Because she does not get on with her parents, Tilt is contemplating running away from home. Skipping school one day, she decides to go to to Mickey's Bar. Mickey, who is Tilt's good friend, helps her set up a gambler for a pinball game. Because the gambler is unaware of Tilt's pinball wizardry, he is easily hustled out of his money. While watching the confrontation, a young man named Neil Gallagher, who is an aspiring musician, is impressed with Tilt's ability, congratulating her after the win. Neil invites Tilt to watch him sing at a rock concert, and after his performance she believes he can become a great singer. Because Neil needs money for a demo tape of his songs, he has an idea of taking Tilt with him and having her hustle would-be gamblers.

2.7/5

TMDB score· 11 votes

Synopsis

Tilt is the story of a precocious young girl who is a pinball wizard. Because she does not get on with her parents, Tilt is contemplating running away from home. Skipping school one day, she decides to go to to Mickey's Bar. Mickey, who is Tilt's good friend, helps her set up a gambler for a pinball game. Because the gambler is unaware of Tilt's pinball wizardry, he is easily hustled out of his money. While watching the confrontation, a young man named Neil Gallagher, who is an aspiring musician, is impressed with Tilt's ability, congratulating her after the win. Neil invites Tilt to watch him sing at a rock concert, and after his performance she believes he can become a great singer. Because Neil needs money for a demo tape of his songs, he has an idea of taking Tilt with him and having her hustle would-be gamblers.

The vibe

gamblingrunawayhustleraspiring singerpinballteenage girl

Behind it

Rudy DurandDirectorDonald CammellDonald CammellScreenplayLee HoldridgeLee HoldridgeComposerRichard H. KlineCinematography

Cast

Brooke ShieldsBrooke ShieldsTilt (Brenda Louise Davenport)
Ken MarshallKen MarshallNeil Gallagher
Charles DurningCharles DurningHarold 'The Whale' Remmens
Lorenzo LamasLorenzo LamasCasey Silverwater
John CrawfordJohn CrawfordMickey
Karen LammKaren LammHype
Gregory WalcottGregory WalcottMr. Davenport
Harvey LewisHenry Bertolino
Geoffrey LewisGeoffrey LewisTruck Driver
Rob Berger Replay (as Robert Brian Berger)
Don StarkDon StarkGary Laswitz
Gary Mule DeerGary Mule DeerFelix
George JacobsClint
Helen BollMrs. Davenport
Frank PesceFrank PesceRock Manager (Carrots)
Lloyd NelsonCattleman

Director

Rudy Durand

Writers

Rudy Durand, Donald Cammell

Release date

1 Apr 1979

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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