The Unholy Rollers (1972)

Karen wants more action out of life and quits her job at the cannery to become a skater in the roller derby. She encounters friction from the other skaters - especially Mickey, the current ... See full summary »

Director:

Vernon Zimmerman

Writers:

Howard R. Cohen (screenplay), Vernon Zimmerman (story),

Stars:

Claudia Jennings, Louis Quinn, Betty Anne Rees

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Claudia Jennings	...	Karen Walker
Louis Quinn	...	Mr. Stern
Betty Anne Rees	...	Mickey
Roberta Collins	...	Jennifer
Alan Vint	...	Greg
Candice Roman	...	Donna
Jay Varela	...	Nick
Charlene Jones	...	Beverly Brayton
Joe E. Tata	...	Marshall
Maxine Gates	...	Angie Striker
Kathleen Freeman	...	Karen's Mother
John Harmon	...	Doctor
Karl Rizzo	...	Referee
Mike Miller	...	Referee
John Steadman	...	Guard

Storyline

Karen wants more action out of life and quits her job at the cannery to become a skater in the roller derby. She encounters friction from the other skaters - especially Mickey, the current number one star of the team. Karen proves herself a feisty competitor but refuses to be a team player. As she skates her way to roller stardom, she incurs the wrath of jealous team members and the owner of the team.

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Plot Keywords:

roller derby | girl with socks on | roller skating | bare breasts | women's sports | 

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Taglines:

A locker room look at the toughest broads in the world!

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 November 1972 (USA)

Also Known As:

Leader of the Pack

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

American International Pictures (AIP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Martin Scorsese's first job as an editor.

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Goofs

At the gun range, after firing all the rounds Nick, empties the spent rounds, but it is obvious the rounds weren't fired, with the bullet and shell still intact.

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Connections

Featured in Beverly Hills, 90210: Fade In, Fade Out (1996)

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Soundtracks

"Stay Away From Karen"
Written by Bobby Hart, Danny Janssen
Sung by Louie and the Rockets

User Reviews

Edited by WHO?

This is actually a good film. I recommend it for any fans of b-movies/exploitation, or for those who (like myself) remember watching the female roller fights on TV in the 70's and 80's. The plot of this film is very similar to SHOWGIRLS, with an antagonistic, unlikable main character. Believe it or not, the film was edited by the future director of RAGING BULL...