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Pinball 101
Pinball 101

Pinball 101

The art and science to better pinball play.

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Documentary

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The art and science to better pinball play.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

71 mins

Rating

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Release Date

21 October 2009

Country

United States of America

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