The Matchbox Man

Overview

So what do you do when your cherished childhood toy becomes a collection. Then becomes an obsession? Well, like the Addams Family – voila! The house is a museum! The Matchbox Man, director Gorman Bechard visits Charlie Mack, who began buying Matchbox cars in 1963, when he was 7; from his initial 20 to 30, his collection exploded to more than 42,000 – one of the world’s largest – prompting him to turn much of his Connecticut home into a showcase of nearly every model and variation ever made. And while he gives a look at his blistering array of colors and styles, he presents a history of a humble toy car that became an international phenomenon.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 20, 2024

Original language

English

Cast

Charlie Mack

Director

Gorman Bechard

Writer

Gorman Bechard

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt14409438