From Bedrooms to Billions: The Amiga Years

Nan
2h 32m
2016
7.3 /10 (23)

Overview

A feature documentary that explores the influence of the Commodore Amiga and how it took video game development, music and publishing to a whole new level and changed the video games industry forever.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English, Français
Released Date: 2016-05-10

Top Billed Cast

Shahid Ahmad

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Chris Hülsbeck

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Robert J. Mical

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Jesper Kyd

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Dave Needle

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Peter Molyneux

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Bjorn Lynne

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Jason Kingsley

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Chris Kingsley

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Dave Haynie

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Bob Pariseau

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