Tilt
"See, hear and feel the excitement and the music of America's pinball adventure!"
Originally released in 1979. Tilt is a drama film. directed by Rudy Durand.
Starring Brooke Shields, Ken Marshall, and Charles Durning
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brooke Shields
as Tilt (Brenda Louise Davenport)
Ken Marshall
as Neil Gallagher
Charles Durning
as Harold 'The Whale' Remmens
Lorenzo Lamas
as Casey Silverwater
John Crawford
as Mickey
Karen Lamm
as Hype
Gregory Walcott
as Mr. Davenport
Harvey Lewis
as Henry Bertolino
Geoffrey Lewis
as Truck Driver
Rob Berger
as Replay (as Robert Brian Berger)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tilt about?
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 decide...
Who directed Tilt?
Tilt was directed by Rudy Durand.
How long is Tilt?
Tilt has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Tilt released?
Tilt was released on April 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tilt?
The main cast of Tilt includes Brooke Shields, Ken Marshall, Charles Durning, Lorenzo Lamas, John Crawford.