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Saturday Night Fever

  • 19771977
  • RR
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
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Anxious about his future after high school, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn tries to escape the harsh reality of his bleak family life by dominating the dance floor at the local... Read allAnxious about his future after high school, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn tries to escape the harsh reality of his bleak family life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.Anxious about his future after high school, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn tries to escape the harsh reality of his bleak family life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
79K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,552
266
  • Director
    • John Badham
  • Writers
    • Nik Cohn(story "Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night")
    • Norman Wexler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Karen Lynn Gorney
    • Barry Miller
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Badham
  • Writers
    • Nik Cohn(story "Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night")
    • Norman Wexler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Karen Lynn Gorney
    • Barry Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 291User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Saturday Night Fever: Blu-Ray Directors Cut
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    Saturday Night Fever: Blu-Ray Directors Cut

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    John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta and Fran Drescher in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever (1977)

    Top cast

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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Tony Maneroas Tony Manero
    Karen Lynn Gorney
    Karen Lynn Gorney
    • Stephanieas Stephanie
    Barry Miller
    Barry Miller
    • Bobby C.as Bobby C.
    Joseph Cali
    Joseph Cali
    • Joeyas Joey
    Paul Pape
    Paul Pape
    • Double J.as Double J.
    Donna Pescow
    Donna Pescow
    • Annetteas Annette
    Bruce Ornstein
    • Gusas Gus
    Julie Bovasso
    Julie Bovasso
    • Floas Flo
    Martin Shakar
    Martin Shakar
    • Frank Jr.as Frank Jr.
    Sam Coppola
    Sam Coppola
    • Dan Fuscoas Dan Fusco
    • (as Sam J. Coppola)
    Nina Hansen
    Nina Hansen
    • Grandmotheras Grandmother
    Lisa Peluso
    • Lindaas Linda
    Denny Dillon
    Denny Dillon
    • Doreenas Doreen
    Bert Michaels
    Bert Michaels
    • Peteas Pete
    Robert Costanzo
    Robert Costanzo
    • Paint Store Customeras Paint Store Customer
    • (as Robert Costanza)
    Robert Weil
    Robert Weil
    • Beckeras Becker
    Shelly Batt
    • Girl in Discoas Girl in Disco
    Fran Drescher
    Fran Drescher
    • Connieas Connie
    • Director
      • John Badham
    • Writers
      • Nik Cohn(story "Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night")
      • Norman Wexler(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Nineteen-year-old Brooklyn native Tony Manero lives for Saturday nights at the local disco, where he's king of the club, thanks to his stylish moves on the dance floor. But outside of the club, things don't look so rosy. At home, Tony fights constantly with his father and has to compete with his family's starry-eyed view of his older brother, a priest. Nor can he find satisfaction at his dead-end job at a small paint store. However, things begin to change when he spies Stephanie Mangano in the disco and starts training with her for the club's dance competition. Stephanie dreams of the world beyond Brooklyn, and her plans to move to Manhattan just over the bridge soon change Tony's life forever. —alfiehitchie
    • sex
    • nightclub
    • dancing
    • 1970s
    • new york city
    • 148 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • ...Catch it!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Music
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong language, sexuality/nudity and some drug content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Travolta ran two miles a day and danced for three hours daily to get in shape for this film. In the end, he dropped 20 pounds.
    • Goofs
      When Tony is walking with Stephanie to get coffee you can hear a girl scream. This is because there was a group of girls watching them film the scene and they would scream when they saw John Travolta.
    • Quotes

      Connie: So tell me, are you as good in bed as you are on that dance floor?

      Connie: [a few minutes later, after having danced together] So when is Connie going to get her answer?

      Tony Manero: You know, Connie, if you're as good in bed as you are on the dance floor, I'll bet you're one lousy fuck.

      Connie: Then how come they always send me flowers the next morning?

      Tony Manero: 'Cause most guys don't know a lousy fuck when they've had one. Or I dunno. Maybe they thought you was dead.

    • Crazy credits
      When the title appears on screen, it is done in the style of a neon sign. The word "Fever" is blinking.
    • Alternate versions
      In 2002, AMC (American Movie Classics) showed a new print of 'Fever' with scenes not in the theatrical release nor home version:
      • 1) After Tony's first night at the disco, he and his buddies cruise the bridge, where the song 'Jive Talkin'' can be heard in the background. He gets out of the car, and begins to caress the bridge's structure with his fingertips.
      • 2) After asking Doreen to dance, Tony and Doreen dance to 'Disco Duck'.
      • 3) Tony takes Stephanie back to her Bay Ridge home, where they kiss in the car.
      • 4) Tony signs for a telegram that tells his father has been asked to go back to work.
      • 5) After getting out of the subway, Tony buzzes Stephanie's apartment building.
    • Connections
      Featured in Les rendez-vous du dimanche: Episode dated 16 April 1978 (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      How Deep Is Your Love
      Courtesy of RSO Records, Inc., Stigwood Music, Inc. (Unichappell Music, Inc.) BMI and Bros. Gibb, B.V.

      Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb

      Performed by The Bee Gees

    User reviews291

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Modern, and Misunderstood, Classic
    While the movie is more apt to be recalled for its impact on American pop culture, few who watch the movie will ever see beyond the admittedly fantastic dance sequences. As a result, many people might never recognize Saturday Night Fever as perhaps one of the best movies ever made about class struggles among white ethnics.

    While his quick study under Denny Terrio for those dance sequences showed a great deal of determination, Travolta's Tony Manero shines in so many other way. The looks of embarrassment and exasperation that his character expresses when confronted with the possibility of working in a Bay Ridge paint store all of his life, or the prejudice and regional chauvinism of his friends, or the behavior of his friends at White Castle or his initial inability to express himself to Stephanie in any way that might impress her, all of these and more contribute to a fully realized character.

    While Tony's friends idolize him, the movie never really does, but it does allow empathy for his plight, because even Tony realizes that he is virtually trapped by the current conditions of his existence. While much might be made of the homophobia, racism, and misogyny of the protagonist and his friends, these things are never excused and the movie goes to some lengths to express Tony's own recognition that these are shortcomings in not only his character, but those borne of a provincial mentality which he desperately longs to escape.

    Forget those who call this a musical. While the music is an intricate part of the film and setting, Travolta's performance is what sets this film apart.
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    • notarepublican
    • Jun 17, 2003

    FAQ9

    • What are the differences between the PG Version and the Uncensored R-Rated Version?
    • In the Directors Cut what is the point of the scene where Tony's Dad gets his job back?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Night Fever
    • Filming locations
      • 86th Street, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Robert Stigwood Organization (RSO)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $94,213,184
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,878,099
      • Dec 18, 1977
    • Gross worldwide
      • $237,113,184
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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