Once Upon Atari
"The uncensored story of what happened behind the scenes at Atari"
Originally released in 2003. Once Upon Atari is a documentary film. directed by Howard Scott Warshaw. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Larry Anderson Jr., Marlin Bates, IV, and Nolan Bushnell
Synopsis
In the late 70s and early 80s, ET phoned home on Atari 2600 and became the video game that New Media magazine later described as having toppled a billion dollar industry. We know the industry rose again as a pale, commercial version of its old self, but… did you ever wonder what it was like back in the wild days when the titans of gaming clashed, not on Wall Street, but inside the minds of designers? Want to learn first hand how the barren valley south of The Bay gave birth to cult celebrity that died as quickly as it was born? Take the ride with the folks who made it happen. Walk on walls, smoke the evil weed, and plunge head first into the uncharted (undocumented) world that was game production back in the bad old days.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon Atari about?
In the late 70s and early 80s, ET phoned home on Atari 2600 and became the video game that New Media magazine later described as having toppled a billion dollar industry. We know the industry rose ...
Who directed Once Upon Atari?
Once Upon Atari was directed by Howard Scott Warshaw.
How long is Once Upon Atari?
Once Upon Atari has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Once Upon Atari released?
Once Upon Atari was released on August 10, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon Atari?
The main cast of Once Upon Atari includes Larry Anderson Jr., Marlin Bates, IV, Nolan Bushnell, Jerome Domurat, Clint Dyer.