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Roller Boogie

  • 19791979
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
1.9K
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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.
IMDb RATING
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1.9K
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    • Mark L. Lester
    • Barry Schneider(screenplay)
    • Irwin Yablans(story)
  • Stars
    • Linda Blair
    • Jim Bray
    • Beverly Garland
    • Mark L. Lester
    • Barry Schneider(screenplay)
    • Irwin Yablans(story)
  • Stars
    • Linda Blair
    • Jim Bray
    • Beverly Garland
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
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    Trailer 1:32
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    Linda Blair at an event for Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair and Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair and Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair and Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair and Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair and Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair and Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Linda Blair and Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)
    Jim Bray in Roller Boogie (1979)

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    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
    Albert Insinnia
    • Gordo
    Stoney Jackson
    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
      • Mark L. Lester
      • Barry Schneider(screenplay)
      • Irwin Yablans(story)
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    • Trivia
      Linda Blair had two stunt doubles. She also did quite a little skating, and developed bursitis in her hip.
    • Goofs
      Bobby keeps speaking about going to the Olympics. However, roller skating is never an Olympic sport.
    • 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.

    User reviews45

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    5/10
    the "godfather" of roller boogie movies
    "roller Boogie" is an absolute time capsule. It features Linda Blair at her ultimate cutest and a full bevy of roller skating teens. Undoubtedly this is the best roller boogie movie ever made! Which isn't saying much, but still its enjoyable fluff from start to finish, and considering its run time of over two hours, it never gets dull.

    Terry barkley is a talented musician who'd rather skate at the local hot spot than get into Julliard! Wow, there s plot to root for. Her father, played by Roger Perry of "Facts of Life" fame, is not thrilled. Doesn't matter, Terry's heart is in her skates. But watch out, there are bad guys, rotten land-developers who want the roller rink for themselves! And they'll do anything to get it! Can Terry and Bobby save the day and win the big roller contest? DAre we hope? OK, you won't be on pins and needles, the plot in this flick is telegraphed so a two year old could get it.

    Like I said, though, Roller Boogie is a time piece. If you want to see life in southern California in the late 70's this is it. I actually felt sorry for some of the guys and gals cause those outfits were really skin-tight! Linda looks great though. Jimmy Bray doesn't make an impression and that does hurt the film, but just enjoy the silly music, the stunts, some of which are righteous and the cheesy plot and your'e bound to have a good time. Note the extreme sports preview when Terry and Bobby are on the run and cross a pipeline! The party scene is also classic and was ripped off a dozen times after this.

    Roller boogie has it all, pathos, passion, pepperoni! Hey, you can't take this too seriously, just enjoy and let your'e brain freeze.
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    • windypoplar
    • Jul 3, 2008

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1979 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Muscle Beach Venice - 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Compass International Pictures
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    • 1 hour 43 minutes
      • Dolby

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