Directed by:
John BadhamScreenplay:
Norman WexlerCinematography:
Ralf D. BodeCast:
John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Joseph Cali, Paul Pape, Donna Pescow, Julie Bovasso, Martin Shakar, Sam Coppola, Nina Hansen, Lisa Peluso (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
Slice-of-life tale about a working-class young Brooklyn Italian-American who finds an escape from his mundane neighborhood existence at the local discotheque, where he is the "king of the dance floor." (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (2)
When I saw the film for the first time and thought it would be just another "Grease", I was pleasantly surprised. The Bee Gees' songs evoke a slightly different tone, but this is a proper drama, which also features beautiful songs and excellent dance numbers. But the story takes the lead, and that's a good thing because it is excellent and wonderfully filmed. ()
An exceedingly superficial film lacking a cohesive plot and notable acting performances. However, the dance sequences, costumes, and notably the music and editing contribute significantly to my overall impression of 30%... ()