
The Music Machine
1979-05-01 · 93 min · ★ 10.0
At a famous London disco venue, a competition is announced to select two dancers to star in a new film.
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- Directors
- Ian Sharp
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- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Gerry SundquistGerry Pearson
Patti BoulayeClaire
Gary ShailAldo
Ferdy MayneBasil Silverman
Clarke PetersLaurie
Richard LeParmentierJay Reltano
Michael FeastNick Dryden
Brenda FrickerMrs. Pearson
James VilliersHector Woodville
Thomas BaptisteClaire's Father
Ray BurdisJoe
John Blundell1st Heavy
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