Skatetown, U.S.A.
“The Rock and Roller Disco Movie of the Year!”
Synopsis
A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.
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Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) - Trailer HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-28
Top Cast
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Scott Baio
Richie
Flip Wilson
Harvey Ross
Ron Palillo
Frankey
Ruth Buzzi
Elvira
Dave Mason
Dave Mason
Greg Bradford
Stan
Maureen McCormick
Susan
Patrick Swayze
Ace
Billy Barty
Jimmy
David Landsberg
Irwin
Joe E. Ross
Rent-a-Cop
Len Bari
Alphonse
Katherine Kelly Lang
Allison (as Kelly Lang)
Sydney Lassick
Murray
Sandra Gould
Mrs. Thorndike
Murray Langston
The Drunk
Bill Kirchenbauer
Skatetown Doctor
Vic Dunlop
Ripple
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Levey
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Castle
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- Skatetown, U.S.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Skatetown, Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Levey
Nick Castle, William A. Levey, Lorin Dreyfuss
Miles Goodman
Donald M. Morgan
Gene Fowler Jr., William D. Gordean, John McSweeney Jr.
Lorin Dreyfuss, William A. Levey
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Levey
Director
Nick Castle
Screenplay
Lorin Dreyfuss
Producer
William A. Levey
Producer
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
William D. Gordean
Editor
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
Larry Wiemer
Production Design
Billy Hank Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skatetown, U.S.A.
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What is Skatetown, U.S.A. about?
A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.
Who directed Skatetown, U.S.A.?
Skatetown, U.S.A. was directed by William A. Levey.
Who stars in Skatetown, U.S.A.?
The principal cast of Skatetown, U.S.A. includes Scott Baio, Flip Wilson, Ron Palillo, Ruth Buzzi, Dave Mason.
When was Skatetown, U.S.A. released and how long is it?
Skatetown, U.S.A. was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Skatetown, U.S.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skatetown, U.S.A. was composed by Miles Goodman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skatetown, U.S.A.?
Skatetown, U.S.A. holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).