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Roller Boogie

  • 1979
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
2.2K
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Linda Blair and Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
Skaters band together to keep their roller-disco open.
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Skaters band together to keep their roller-disco open.Skaters band together to keep their roller-disco open.Skaters band together to keep their roller-disco open.

  • Director
    • Mark L. Lester
  • Writers
    • Barry Schneider
    • Irwin Yablans
  • Stars
    • Linda Blair
    • Jim Bray
    • Beverly Garland
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • Barry Schneider
      • Irwin Yablans
    • Stars
      • Linda Blair
      • Jim Bray
      • Beverly Garland
    • 47User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast83

    Linda Blair
    Linda Blair
    • Terry Barkley
    Jim Bray
    Jim Bray
    • Bobby James
    Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland
    • Lillian Barkley
    Roger Perry
    Roger Perry
    • Roger Barkley
    James Van Patten
    James Van Patten
    • Hoppy
    • (as Jimmy Van Patten)
    Kimberly Beck
    Kimberly Beck
    • Lana
    Sean McClory
    Sean McClory
    • Jammer Delany
    Mark Goddard
    Mark Goddard
    • Thatcher
    Albert Insinnia
    • Gordo
    Stoney Jackson
    • Phones
    M.G. Kelly
    • D.J.
    Christopher S. Nelson
    • Franklin
    • (as Chris Nelson)
    Patrick Wright
    Patrick Wright
    • Sgt. Danner
    Dorothy Meyer
    • Ada
    Shelley Golden
    • Mrs. Potter
    Bill Ross
    • Nick
    Carey Fox
    • Sonny
    Nina Axelrod
    Nina Axelrod
    • Bobby's Friend
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • Barry Schneider
      • Irwin Yablans
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    Reviewers say 'Roller Boogie' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This movie is listed among the 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made in Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilson's book "The Official Razzie® Movie Guide."
    • Goofs
      Bobby keeps talking about going to the Olympics. Roller skating has never been an Olympic sport. The Olympics has added sports in the past (ex. break dancing). He most likely hopes roller skating will be added so he can compete.
    • Quotes
      • Hoppy: Get the goons with the fruit!
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Electric Horseman, Cuba, Going In Style, The Black Hole, All That Jazz (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      The Roller Boogie
      by Mavis (as Aller)/ Bob Esty (as Esty)
      Performed by Bob Esty
      Courtesy of Casablanca Records and Filmworks Inc.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 21, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Baile en patín
    • Filming locations
      • Muscle Beach Venice - 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA(where Bobby James and pals lift weights)
    • Production company
      • Compass International Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,253,715
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $767,854
      • Dec 25, 1979
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,253,715
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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