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Pages in category "Roller skating films" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Skatetown, U.S.A. is a 1979 American comedy musical film produced to capitalize on the short-lived fad of roller disco. [2] Directed by William A. Levey, the film features many television stars from the 1960s and 1970s, among them Scott Baio, Flip Wilson, Maureen McCormick, Ron Palillo and Ruth Buzzi.
Roller Boogie is frequently cited among a number of films in the late-1970s that capitalized on the roller boogie trend, along with films such as Skatetown, U.S.A.. [16] It was also one of the last films made by actress Linda Blair before she appeared in a series of exploitation horror and crime films throughout the following decade. [7]
A roller disco is a combined discothèque and skating rink, where attendees are encouraged to participate in roller skating while dancing, or to observe skilled dancers from the sidelines. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Quad skates (and, more recently) inline skates may be available for rent, and there is often a snack bar with a seating area.
Group 1 Films / Hammer Film Productions Anthony Page (director); George Axelrod (screenplay); Elliott Gould , Cybill Shepherd , Angela Lansbury , Herbert Lom , Arthur Lowe , Ian Carmichael , Gerald Harper , Jenny Runacre , Jean Anderson , Madlena Nedeva, Madge Ryan , Rosalind Knight , Vladek Sheybal , Wolf Kahler , Barbara Markham, Peter Schratt
Roller derby story starring Raquel Welch that ends in a one-on-one race versus her nemesis. Unholy Rollers: 1972 Drama A girl quits her job in a cannery to become a roller derby skater. Skatetown, U.S.A. 1979 Drama L.A. skaters including Ace Johnson (Patrick Swayze) compete in a contest for prize money. Roller Boogie: 1979 Romance
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This is a list of films which placed number one at the weekly box office in the United States during 1979 per Variety.The data was based on grosses from 20 to 22 key cities and therefore, the gross quoted may not be the total that the film grossed nationally in the week.