Roller Boogie
“It's love on wheels!”
Synopsis
Teen lovers Bobby and Terry band together with other roller skaters to try and prevent a powerful mobster taking over the land their favourite skating rink sits on, and compete in the Boogie Contest.
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David DeCoteau on ROLLER BOOGIE
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-04-17
Top Cast
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Linda Blair
Terry Barkley
Jim Bray
Bobby James
Beverly Garland
Lillian Barkley
Roger Perry
Roger Barkley
James Van Patten
Hoppy
Kimberly Beck
Lana
Sean McClory
Jammer Delany
Mark Goddard
Thatcher
Albert Insinnia
Gordo
Stoney Jackson
Phones
M.G. Kelly
D.J.
Christopher S. Nelson
Franklin
Patrick Wright
Sgt. Danner
Dorothy Meyer
Ada
Shelley Golden
Mrs. Potter
Bill Ross
Nick
Carey Fox
Sonny
Nina Axelrod
Bobby's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark L. Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Schneider
- Original Score
- Bob Esty, Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Roller Boogie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Compass International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark L. Lester
Barry Schneider, Irwin Yablans
Bob Esty, Craig Safan
Dean Cundey
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt, Edilberto Cruz, M. Edward Salier
Irwin Yablans, Bruce Cohn Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Mark L. Lester
Director
Barry Schneider
Screenplay
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Edilberto Cruz
Editor
M. Edward Salier
Editor
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Bob Esty
Original Music Composer
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Bruce Cohn Curtis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roller Boogie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roller Boogie about?
Teen lovers Bobby and Terry band together with other roller skaters to try and prevent a powerful mobster taking over the land their favourite skating rink sits on, and compete in the Boogie Contest.
Who directed Roller Boogie?
Roller Boogie was directed by Mark L. Lester.
Who stars in Roller Boogie?
The principal cast of Roller Boogie includes Linda Blair, Jim Bray, Beverly Garland, Roger Perry, James Van Patten.
When was Roller Boogie released and how long is it?
Roller Boogie was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Roller Boogie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roller Boogie was composed by Bob Esty, Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roller Boogie?
Roller Boogie holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).