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Way of the Puck

Way of the Puck

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Documentary

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A caricaturist, a clinical psychologist, a Buddhist wanderer, and an importer of wind-up musical jewelry boxes battle each other for air hockey world domination--and battle the world to save their beloved sport from extinction.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

81 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

28 October 2006

Country

Cast

Mark Robbins

Mark Robbins

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Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen

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Tim Weissman

Tim Weissman

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Andy Yevish

Andy Yevish

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Lou Marinoff

Lou Marinoff

Himself

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