The Music Machine

May 1, 1979

1h 33m

★ 10.0

First Saturday Night Fever, then Grease, now...The Music Machine

Overview

At a famous London disco venue, a competition is announced to select two dancers to star in a new film.

Genres

Drama

Music

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Cast

Gerry Pearson

Gerry Sundquist

Claire

Patti Boulaye

Howard

David Easter

Nick Dryden

Mickey Feast

Aldo

Gary Shail

Basil Silverman

Ferdy Mayne

Laurie

Clarke Peters

Jay Reltano

Richard LeParmentier

Nick Dryden

Michael Feast

Mrs. Pearson

Brenda Fricker

Hector Woodville

James Villiers

Candy

Mandy Perryment

Nick, a mob hired hand is sent to investigate the theft of five million dollars taken from the Blue Lizard, a club mixed with dance, live performances and gambling. Nick's life takes a turn when he confronts Ariana, his ex-lover and co-manager of the club about the stolen cash. Unfortunately for Nick, his expected meeting with Ariana brings up old emotions that leads them both down a violent path.

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0.0

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6.7

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7.4

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7.3

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6.0

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6.1

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4.9

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3.3

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7.6

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4.8

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