Tilt (1979)

Tilt is the story of a precocious young girl who is a pinball wizard Because she does not get on with her parents Tilt is contemplating running away from home Skipping school one day she decides to go to to Mickeys Bar Mickey who is Tilts good friend helps her set up a gambler for a pinball game Because the gambler is unaware of Tilts pinball wizardry he is easily hustled out of his money While watching the confrontation a young man named Neil Gallagher who is an aspiring musician is impressed with Tilts ability congratulating her after the win Neil invites Tilt to watch him sing at a rock concert and after his performance she believes he can become a great singer Because Neil needs money for a demo tape of his songs he has an idea of taking Tilt with him and having her hustle wouldbe gamblers