Thumb Candy: The History of Computer Games

2001 0h 49m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

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A documentary about the history of computer games. Featuring interviews with Steven Poole, Nolan Bushnell, both Space Invaders and Pac-Man creators, Clive Sinclair, Shigeru Miyamoto and Matthew Smith of Manic Miner fame. Hosted by Iain Lee.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Director: James Bobin

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RUNTIME

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Tight 49-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7928654 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

James Bobin directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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1Tight 49-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt7928654 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.