Kansas City Bomber (1972)
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- PG
- 1h 39min
- Drama, Sport
- 02 Aug 1972 (USA)
- Movie
Roller derby skater K.C. Carr tries to balance her desire for a happy personal life and her dreams of stardom.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Raquel Welch | ... |
K.C. Carr
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| Kevin McCarthy | ... |
Burt Henry
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| Helena Kallianiotes | ... |
Jackie Burdette
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| Norman Alden | ... |
Horrible Hank Hopkins
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| Jeanne Cooper | ... |
Vivien
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Katherine Pass | ... |
Lovey
(as Mary Kay Pass)
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| Martine Bartlett | ... |
Mrs. Carr
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| Cornelia Sharpe | ... |
Tammy O'Brien
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| William Gray Espy | ... |
Randy
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| Richard Lane | ... |
Len
(as Dick Lane)
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| Russ Marin | ... |
Dick Wicks
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| Stephen Manley | ... |
Walt
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| Jodie Foster | ... |
Rita
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| Georgia Schmidt | ... |
Old Woman
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| Shelly Novack | ... |
Fan
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Jimmy Nickerson | ... |
Fan
(as Jim Nickerson)
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Judy Arnold | ... |
Girl in Dressing Room (uncredited)
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| Patti 'Moo Moo' Cavin | ... |
Big Bertha Bogliani (uncredited)
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| Joan Darling | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Richard Heard | ... |
Roller Derby Audience (uncredited)
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| Bill McKinney | ... |
Buddy Taylor (uncredited)
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| Jon Morgan Woodward | ... |
Concessionaire (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jerrold Freedman | ||
Written by
| Thomas Rickman | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Calvin Clements Sr. | ... | (screenplay) (as Calvin Clements) |
| Barry Sandler | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Martin Elfand | ... | producer (as Marty Elfand) |
| Arthur Gardner | ... | executive producer |
| Jules V. Levy | ... | executive producer (as Jules Levy) |
Music by
| Don Ellis | ||
Cinematography by
| Fred J. Koenekamp | ... | director of photography (as Fred Koenekamp) |
Editing by
| David Berlatsky | ||
Casting By
| Gary Shaffer | ||
Art Direction by
| Joseph R. Jennings | ||
Costume Design by
| Ron Talsky | ... | (as Ronald Talsky) |
Makeup Department
| Jan Bronson | ... | hair stylist |
| Richard Cobos | ... | makeup artist |
| Bruce Hutchinson | ... | makeup artist |
| Lola 'Skip' McNalley | ... | hair stylist (as Lola Skip McNallay) |
Production Management
| Elliot Schick | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Glassman | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Tom Fairbanks | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Donald F. Johnson | ... | sound mixer (as Don Johnson) |
| Harry W. Tetrick | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Judy Arnold | ... | stunt double: Raquel Welch |
| Donna Garrett | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chuck Arnold | ... | camera operator |
| Doug Byers | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Shelly Levine | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Paul Casella Jr. | ... | location coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lynn A. Aber | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Paul Casella Jr. | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Stanley Brossette | ... | unit publicist |
| Bill Griffiths Jr. | ... | skating coordinator |
| James R. Rokos | ... | assistant to the producers (as James Rokos) |
Thanks
| William J. Griffiths | ... | we gratefully acknowledge the assistance of: president, National Skating Derby Inc. |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1972) (United States) (theatrical)
- MGM-EMI (1972) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Akün Film (Turkey) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1973) (Italy) (theatrical)
- MGM-Fox Films (1973) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- CBS (1974) (United States) (tv)
- CEL-MGM/UA Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD) (widescreen)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- National Skating Derby (thanks)
- Panavision (equipment)
Storyline
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| Taglines | The Hottest Thing On Wheels See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Judy Arnold, women's Captain of the Philadelphia Warriors Roller Games team, doubled for Raquel Welch in the skating sequences. She also has a small speaking role in a dressing room scene. She had to wear a long wig for the skating scenes, covering her short blonde hair. See more » |
| Goofs | KC makes two separate trips to see her children and mother in the movie, but in the second sequence all the actors are wearing the same clothes they had on previously. What's more, when KC makes her first visit, she drives to the location, yet her daughter is seen waiting to say goodbye next to a taxi cab. When KC makes her second trip, that's when she takes the taxi. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #2.20 (1972). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Your Way Ain't My Way, Baby See more » |
| Quotes |
K.C. Carr:
I just want a little piece of the action so I don't have to apologize every time I turn around, that's all. See more » |