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Skatetown, U.S.A.

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Skatetown, U.S.A.

Oct 1, 1979

1h 38m

★ 5.2

The Rock and Roller Disco Movie of the Year!

Overview

A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Skatetown

Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting

Columbia Pictures

Rastar Productions

Cast

Scott Baio

Richie

Scott Baio

Flip Wilson

Harvey Ross

Flip Wilson

Ron Palillo

Frankey

Ron Palillo

Ruth Buzzi

Elvira

Ruth Buzzi

No Image

Dave Mason

Dave Mason

Greg Bradford

Stan

Greg Bradford

Maureen McCormick

Susan

Maureen McCormick

Patrick Swayze

Ace

Patrick Swayze

Billy Barty

Jimmy

Billy Barty

David Landsberg

Irwin

David Landsberg

Joe E. Ross

Rent-a-Cop

Joe E. Ross

Len Bari

Alphonse

Len Bari

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