Derby (1971)

Derby is a fascinating look at the world of 1970s professional Roller Derby. Features lots of on-track action, as well as an off-track behind the scenes look at the lives of the Roller ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Kaylor

Stars:

Charlie O'Connell, Mike Snell, Christina Snell

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charlie O'Connell	...	Himself
Mike Snell	...	Himself
Christina Snell	...	Herself
Butch Snell	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ann Calvello	...	Herself
Lydia Clay	...	Herself
Janet Earp	...	Herself
Eddie Krebs	...	Himself

Storyline

Derby is a fascinating look at the world of 1970s professional Roller Derby. Features lots of on-track action, as well as an off-track behind the scenes look at the lives of the Roller Derby pros featured in the film.

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Plot Keywords:

roller derby | family relationships | cinema verite | women fight | fistfight | 

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Taglines:

A world where men and women play by the same rules.

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Sport

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 April 1971 (USA)

Also Known As:

Roller Derby

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Robert Kaylor and producer William Richert originally intended to make a more simple and straightforward documentary about the sport of roller derby. Kaylor and Richert decided to switch gears and focus more on factory worker Mike Snell's pursuit of his dream of becoming a professional roller derby player after Snell walked into a locker room during an interview with roller derby champion Charlie O'Connell to ask O'Connell pointers on how to successfully achieve his goal.

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Connections

References The Wild Angels (1966)

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