

Ping Pong Summer
2014-06-06 · 92 min · ★ 5.7
In 1985 a summer vacation in Ocean City, Md., changes the life of a shy white teen who's obsessed with table tennis and hip-hop music.
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- Directors
- Michael Tully
- Production companies
- Nomadic Independence Pictures, Compass Entertainment, Indie Entertainment, Epic Match Media
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 25,781
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John HannahMr. Miracle
Lea ThompsonMrs. Miracle
Andy RiddleDale Lyons
Judah FriedlanderAnthony
Susan SarandonRandi Jammer
Robert LongstreetUncle Jim
Amy SedarisAunt Peggy
Quinn McColganTeam LyleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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