Pin Gods (1996)

A slightly different American dream.

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 22M

Director : Larry Locke

Synopsis

Executive produced, conceived, directed by Larry Locke. An intermittently amusing look at the world of professional bowling is offered in Larry Locke's docu "Pin Gods," which interweaves the stories of three ambitious, if slightly bizarre, men.

Actors

Anthony Rosamilia
Anthony Rosamilia
Self
Anton Pavelchak III
Anton Pavelchak III
Self (as Anton "Sonny" Pavelchak
Bob Vespi
Bob Vespi
Self
Walter Ray Williams
Walter Ray Williams
Self
Shirley Rosamilia
Shirley Rosamilia
Self
Jim Shues
Jim Shues
Self
Flo Shues
Flo Shues
Self
Mike Byrne
Mike Byrne
Self
Jim Hubner
Jim Hubner
Self
Anton Pavelchak II
Anton Pavelchak II
Self
Miriam Pavelchak
Miriam Pavelchak
Self
Lisa Pavelchak
Lisa Pavelchak
Self
Allison Pavelchak
Allison Pavelchak
Self
Maggie Lischick
Maggie Lischick
Self
Mendy Vespi
Mendy Vespi
Self
Michael Vespi
Michael Vespi
Self
Paige Pennington
Paige Pennington
Self
Mark Roth
Mark Roth
Self
Johnny Campos
Johnny Campos
Self
Carmen Salvino
Carmen Salvino
Self
Del Ballard
Del Ballard
Self
Mark
Mark "Hillbilly" Mosayebi
Self
Del Warren
Del Warren
Self
David Carter
David Carter
Self
Larry Lichstein
Larry Lichstein
Self
Len Nicholson
Len Nicholson
Self
Big Al Mehau
Big Al Mehau
Self
Bobby Dinkins
Bobby Dinkins
Self
Mike Sands
Mike Sands
Self
Dave Schroeder
Dave Schroeder
Self
Norm Duke
Norm Duke
Self
Pete Weber
Pete Weber
Self
Joe Firpo
Joe Firpo
Self
Ted Byars
Ted Byars
Self
Brian Voss
Brian Voss
Self
Dennis Horan
Dennis Horan
Self
Burt Rose
Burt Rose
Self
Steve Cross
Steve Cross
Self
Dale Eagle
Dale Eagle
Self

Crews

James Fawcett
James Fawcett
Additional Photography
Bernard McWilliams
Bernard McWilliams
Additional Photography
Nelson Hume
Nelson Hume
Additional Photography
Larry Locke
Larry Locke
Additional Photography
Jan Grznar
Jan Grznar
Additional Photography
Jan Grznar
Jan Grznar
Location Sound Mixer
Jan Grznar
Jan Grznar
Online Editor
Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson
Online Editor
Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson
Graphic Designer
Schuyler Grant
Schuyler Grant
Online Editor
Jed Duryea
Jed Duryea
Telecine Colorist
Mark Maxwell
Mark Maxwell
Sound Engineer
Mark Maxwell
Mark Maxwell
Musician
Matt Donaldson
Matt Donaldson
Musician
Melinda Kershner
Melinda Kershner
Musician
Russ Bell
Russ Bell
Musician
Jim Sherman
Jim Sherman
Musician
Don Donaldson
Don Donaldson
Musician
Eva Ilona Brzeski
Eva Ilona Brzeski
Associate Editor
Kevin Shippy
Kevin Shippy
Thanks
Mark Gerberich
Mark Gerberich
Thanks
Chris Bame
Chris Bame
Thanks
Jim Cannavino
Jim Cannavino
Thanks
Scott Pauly
Scott Pauly
Still Photographer
Anthony J. Ciccolini III
Anthony J. Ciccolini III
Supervising Sound Editor
Alexander Markowski
Alexander Markowski
Sound Mixer
Daisy Wright
Daisy Wright
Additional Editing
Jan Grznar
Jan Grznar
Producer
Larry Locke
Larry Locke
Director
Ann Moore
Ann Moore
Editor
Mark Maxwell
Mark Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Anthony J. Ciccolini III
Anthony J. Ciccolini III
Sound Designer
Scott Pauly
Scott Pauly
Director of Photography

Similar

The Fighter
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Shaolin Soccer
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
Invincible
Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.
Bloodsport
U.S. soldier Frank Dux has come to Hong Kong to be accepted into the Kumite, a highly secret and extremely violent martial arts competition. While trying to gain access into the underground world of clandestine fighters, he also has to avoid military officers who consider him to be AWOL. After enduring a difficult training and beginning a romance with journalist Janice Kent, Frank is given the opportunity to fight. But can he survive?
The Sandlot
During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.
Kingpin
After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.
Green Street Hooligans
After being wrongfully expelled from Harvard University, American Matt Buckner flees to his sister's home in England. Once there, he is befriended by her charming and dangerous brother-in-law, Pete Dunham, and introduced to the underworld of British football hooliganism. Matt learns to stand his ground through a friendship that develops against the backdrop of this secret and often violent world. 'Green Street Hooligans' is a story of loyalty, trust and the sometimes brutal consequences of living close to the edge.
Radio
High school football coach, Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio transforms from a shy, tormented man into an inspiration to his community.
The Rookie
Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to state for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the try-out field--until he gets onto the mound, where he confounds the scouts (and himself) by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs, good enough for a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jim's still got a lot of pitches to throw before he makes it to The Show, but with his big-league dreams revived, there's no telling where he could go.
An Extremely Goofy Movie
It's all extreme sports and a life of freedom as Max sets off for college -- but Goofy misses Max so much he loses his job and goes to finish college alongside Max and his friends. But as Goofy tries to get closer to Max, both must go to the extreme to learn how to live their own lives together.
Everyone's Hero
A boy begins a grand journey to return Babe Ruth's baseball bat before the deciding game of the 1932 World Series comes to a close.
The Express
Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold
Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory.
Bend It Like Beckham
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Days of Thunder
Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.
Space Jam
Jokes fly as the Tune Squad takes on the Nerdlucks in a hardcourt game to decide if the Looney Tunes remain here... or become attractions at a far-off galactic off-ramp called Moron Mountain. The Nerdlucks have a monstrous secret weapon: they've stolen the skills of top NBA stars like Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing and become Monstars. But that's not all, folks. The Tune Squad’s secret weapon just happens to be the finest player in this or any other universe. He's outta this world. So's the fun.
Field of Dreams
Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.
Cinderella Man
The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, in the 1920s following his retirement, makes a surprise comeback in order to get him and his family out of a socially poor state.
The Hustler
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
Cool Runnings
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican bobsled team.