Starring: - Billy Mitchell
- Doris Self
- Steve Wiebe
Description:
There’s more drama in this small documentary than in most serious Oscar contenders. A marriage is on the line, integrity is tested, and friendships falter--all in the name of a video game called DONKEY KONG. THE KING OF KONG may inspire both tears and frustrated sighs, but it’s most remarkable for its humor. In the same vein as WORDPLAY and SPELLBOUND, this is a hilarious documentary that enlightens as it entertains. Billy Mitchell is a towering figure in the world of classic video games such as DONKEY KONG and PAC-MAN. He has held records in several games, and his high score in DONKEY KONG (considered the toughest of the old titans) has been unbeaten for decades. But newcomer Steve Wiebe finds purpose in the game after losing his job, and discovers his natural aptitude at the game. The amiable Steve is just as likely to win the "nice guy of the year" award as he is to best Billy’s record, and this film casts him as a classic hero that viewers love to root for. While Steve is an audience favorite, Billy is a Machiavellian mastermind that rivals any villain from a narrative film. Even though some might argue that the Super Bowl or NCAA tournament is more important, the competition in THE KING OF KONG rivals the most exciting in sports. Thanks to the film’s wonderful characters, it's easy to get involved in the drama. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and the people who populate THE KING OF KONG are as fascinating as any screenwriter’s creation.
1. Centipede (Dialog) - Craig Richey
2. Player - Craig Richey
3. In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Norrkoping Symphony Orchestra/Mats Rondin
4. Addiction (Dialog) - Animotion
5. Obsession - Animotion
6. Dk101 - Craig Richey
7. Tron (Dialog) - Craig Richey
8. Gummy Substance - J. Clay Tweel
9. All Around Hot Sauce (Dialog) - Craig Richey
10. Tijuana Tarantella - Ian Lynn/Allison Taylor
11. Video Game Wizard - John Farley
12. Nibbler (Dialog) - Craig Richey
13. 2000 Videotapes - Craig Richey
14. Transcendentalation - Craig Richey
15. Three Lies - Walter Day
16. Are You Ready - Steve Wiebe
17. Chance At A Kill Screen (Dialog) - Craig Richey
18. You're The Best - Joe 'Bean' Esposito
19. Drum Solo - Steve Wiebe
20. Pictures Of You - The Cure
21. Just Show Up - Craig Richey
22. Mr. Awsome - Craig Richey
23. Chumpatize (Dialog) - Craig Richey
24. Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
25. Saved - Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
26. Ride Of The Valkyries - Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra/Uwe Mund
27. Long Drive Emotional - Craig Richey
28. Abortion Issue (Dialog) - Craig Richey
29. Lucky Winner - Craig Richey
King Of Kong: A Fistful Of Quarters
