The Unholy Rollers

Nov 10, 1972

1h 28m

★ 5.4

A locker room look at the toughest broads in the world!

Overview

Karen wants more action out of life and quits her job at the cannery to become a skater in the roller derby. She encounters friction from the other skaters - especially Mickey, the current number one star of the team. Karen proves herself a feisty competitor but refuses to be a team player. As she skates her way to roller stardom, she incurs the wrath of jealous team members and the owner of the team.

Genres

Action

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

American International Pictures

The Unholy Rollers Trailers

Cast

Karen Walker

Claudia Jennings

Mr. Stern

Louis Quinn

Mickey

Betty Anne Rees

Jennifer

Roberta Collins

Greg

Alan Vint

Donna

Candice Roman

Nick

Jay Varela

Beverly Brayton

Charlene Jones

Marshall

Joe E. Tata

Angie Striker

Maxine Gates

Karen's Mother

Kathleen Freeman

Doctor

John Harmon

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