Saturday Night Fever (1977)
| Director: | John Badham |
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| Starring: | John Travolta Karen Lynn Gorney Barry Miller Joseph Cali Paul Pape |
| Year of release: | 1977 |
| Running time: | 114 Min. |
| Age restriction: | 16 LV |
| Category: | Dance Music Recommended Romance |
John Travolta gives a sensual and intelligent performance as the troubled Tony Manero – Brooklyn paint store clerk by day and undisputed king of the dance floor by night. Every Saturday, Tony puts on his wide collared shirt, flared trousers and platform shoes and heads out to the only place where he’s seen as a god rather than some young punk.
But in the darkness, away from from the strobe lights and glitter ball, is a tragic story of disillusionment, violence and heartbreak. Without a doubt, Travolta’s performance made him a Hollywood legend, but ‘Saturday Night Fever’ is more than just a movie that defined the music and fashion of a generation. It’s a powerful and provocative urban tragedy that carries as much significance today as it did in 1977.
Awards: Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations
