Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 120 min |
| Audience Score | 62% (6.2/10, 9 votes) |
Once Upon Atari — FAQ
Is Once Upon Atari worth watching? Once Upon Atari holds a 6.2/10 rating from 9 viewers. 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, commer
Who directed Once Upon Atari? Directed by Howard Scott Warshaw.
Who is in the cast of Once Upon Atari? It stars Larry Anderson Jr., Marlin Bates, IV, Nolan Bushnell, Jerome Domurat, Clint Dyer and more.
Where can I stream Once Upon Atari? Streaming availability for Once Upon Atari is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Once Upon Atari release? It released in 2003.
