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4.9 / 10(72 votes)IMDbPG19802h 4mUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Can't Stop the Music

“The movie musical event of the 80's!”

Synopsis

A loose biography of seminal disco hit-makers The Village People and their composer Jacques Morali.

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"Can't Stop The Music" (1980 - Nancy Walker)

Type: Clip • Published 2019-12-18

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 20, 1980

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nancy Walker
Screenplay & Story
Bronté Woodard, Allan Carr
Original Score
Jacques Morali
Original Title
Can't Stop the Music
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 4m
Production Studios
EMI Films, Allan Carr Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nancy Walker

Screenplay & Story

Bronté Woodard, Allan Carr

Original Score & Music

Jacques Morali

Director of Photography

Wilmer Butler

Film Editing

John F. Burnett

Producers

Henri Belolo, Jacques Morali, Allan Carr

Department Leadership Roster

Henri Belolo

Henri Belolo

Producer

John F. Burnett

Editor

Theoni V. Aldredge

Theoni V. Aldredge

Costume Design

Jacques Morali

Jacques Morali

Producer

Allan Carr

Producer

Jane Greenwood

Costume Design

Nancy Walker

Nancy Walker

Director

Bronté Woodard

Writer

Allan Carr

Writer

Jacques Morali

Jacques Morali

Original Music Composer

Wilmer Butler

Wilmer Butler

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Can't Stop the Music

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Can't Stop the Music about?

A loose biography of seminal disco hit-makers The Village People and their composer Jacques Morali.

Who directed Can't Stop the Music?

Can't Stop the Music was directed by Nancy Walker.

Who stars in Can't Stop the Music?

The principal cast of Can't Stop the Music includes Alex Briley, David Hodo, Glenn Hughes, Randy Jones, Felipe Rose.

When was Can't Stop the Music released and how long is it?

Can't Stop the Music was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.

Who composed the musical score for Can't Stop the Music?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Can't Stop the Music was composed by Jacques Morali.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Can't Stop the Music?

Can't Stop the Music holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).