Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
Oct 10, 2010 | IMDB 6.2
88 min Watch NowDocumentary, History
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story shows how the classic board game has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon and follows the colorful players who come together to compete for the coveted title of Monopoly World Champion.
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