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Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)

PG  98 min  -  Comedy   -  October 1979 (USA)
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The Rock and Roller Disco Movie of the Year!

Director:

William A. Levey

Writers:

Nick Castle (screenplay), William A. Levey (story), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Scott Baio, Flip Wilson and Ron Palillo
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scott Baio ...
Richie
Flip Wilson ...
Harvey Ross
Ron Palillo ...
Frankey
Maureen McCormick ...
Susan
Ruth Buzzi ...
Elvira
Greg Bradford Greg Bradford ...
Stan
Patrick Swayze ...
Dave Mason Dave Mason ...
Himself
Billy Barty ...
Jimmy
Katherine Kelly Lang Katherine Kelly Lang ...
Allison
David Landsberg David Landsberg ...
Irwin
Len Bari Len Bari ...
Alphonse (as Lenny Bari)
Murray Langston Murray Langston ...
The Drunk
Bill Kirchenbauer Bill Kirchenbauer ...
Skatetown Doctor
Denny Johnston Denny Johnston ...
The Wizard
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Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

Reference To Karl Malden | Rollerskating Rink | Contest | Country Name In Title | Disco Music  | See more »

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The Rock and Roller Disco Movie of the Year!

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Skatetown See more »

Filming Locations:

Hollywood Palladium - 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

KBC, Rastar Pictures, Skatetown See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)
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Trivia

Skater April Allen, uncredited, playing Charlene, Ace (Patrick Swayze)'s skating partner and girlfriend in this film, won the world championship in women's free skating seven years prior to this movie. See more »

Connections

References "The Cisco Kid" (1950) See more »

Soundtracks

"Skatetown"
(Main Title)
Written by Dave Mason and Brenda Harwell Cooper
Performed by Dave Mason See more »