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Skatetown, U.S.A.
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Skatetown, U.S.A.

1979-10-01 · 98 min · ★ 5.2

Comedy

A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.

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Directors
William A. Levey
Production companies
Skatetown, Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Scott BaioScott BaioRichie
Flip WilsonFlip WilsonHarvey Ross
Ron PalilloRon PalilloFrankey
Ruth BuzziRuth BuzziElvira
Dave MasonDave Mason
Greg BradfordGreg BradfordStan
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormickSusan
Patrick SwayzePatrick SwayzeAce
Billy BartyBilly BartyJimmy
David LandsbergDavid LandsbergIrwin
Joe E. RossJoe E. RossRent-a-Cop
Len BariLen BariAlphonse
Katherine Kelly LangKatherine Kelly LangAllison (as Kelly Lang)
Sydney LassickSydney LassickMurray
Sandra GouldSandra GouldMrs. Thorndike
Murray LangstonThe Drunk
Bill KirchenbauerBill KirchenbauerSkatetown Doctor
Vic DunlopRipple
Denny JohnstonWizard
Gary Mule DeerGary Mule DeerBen

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