Joysticks

1983, R, 88 min. Directed by Greydon Clark. Starring Joe Don Baker, Leif Green, Jim Greenleaf, Scott McGinnis, Jon Gries.

REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Wed., Sept. 19, 2001

Joe Don Baker tries to shut down the video arcade that's ruining the town's youth.

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KEYWORDS FOR THIS FILM

Joysticks, Greydon Clark, Joe Don Baker, Leif Green, Jim Greenleaf, Scott McGinnis, Jon Gries

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