Roller Boogie (1979): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Roller Boogie is a 1979 comedy drama starring Jim Bray, Linda Blair and Kimberly Beck. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $13.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Roller Boogie About?
The premise of Roller Boogie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On Venice Beach, a classically trained musician named Terry discovers the vibrant world of roller skating and meets the charming Bobby. After a daring rescue, she finds herself drawn to him, and together they begin training for the local roller derby competition. However, their passion for skating is threatened when a ruthless developer targets their beloved skate park. Terry and Bobby must team up with their friends to protect their community and save the day.
Roller Boogie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teensploitation
- psychotronic film
- roller disco
- flute
- roller skating
- roller skates
- spandex disco jeans
- tape recorder
- los angeles california
- flirting
- extortion
- disco
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- dance contest
- public nudity
- buttocks
- person in a car trunk
- exploitation
- spandex
- man wrapped in a towel
- woman wears shorts
- girl wears shorts
- disco music
- slimehouse
- dance music
- rolls royce
- mercedes benz
- excalibur phaeton
- large breasts
- excalibur car
- headphones
- cassette player
- wall street journal
- radio cassette
- heaven t shirt
- quintet
- oversexed
- wealthy parents
- braces
- african american maid
- bathing suit
- band
- beach
- dance
- bikini
- pushed into a swimming pool
- dancer
- mirror ball
- rollerskate rink
- kiss
- santa monica california
Roller Boogie Cast
Jim Bray leads the cast, with Linda Blair and Kimberly Beck.
Also Starring in Roller Boogie
· 6 moreRoller Boogie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Roller Boogie 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 56% User score
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Roller Boogie Plot Summary
What happens in Roller Boogie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bobby James, played by Jim Bray, and his group of friends—Phones, Hoppy, Gordo, and others—enjoy their daily skate to work along the scenic boardwalk of Venice, California. Meanwhile, in the posh surroundings of Beverly Hills, we find Terry Barkley, portrayed by Linda Blair, a gifted flautist cruising in her stylish Excalibur Phateon. Accompanying her is her pretentious friend Lana, a character brought to life by Kimberly Beck.
Full summary
The whole story of Roller Boogie, scene by scene
Roller Boogie Box Office
Roller Boogie grossed $13.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.3M
- US & Canada
- $13.3M
Roller Boogie Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Roller Boogie (Trailer For TV, 1979)
- Featurette David DeCoteau on ROLLER BOOGIE
How Well Do You Know Roller Boogie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What type of contest does Terry want to compete in?
Cars in Roller Boogie
42 cars on screen, including the 1975 Excalibur Series III and the 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine.
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1975 Excalibur Series III Main role -
1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Important role -
1959 Dodge D-200 Important role -
1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible Minor role
Roller Boogie Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “滚轴溜冰” and “롤러 부기”.
- Also known as
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- 滚轴溜冰
- 롤러 부기
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Roller Boogie FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Roller Boogie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Roller Boogie?
Roller Boogie runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Roller Boogie released?
Roller Boogie was released on December 21, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Roller Boogie?
Roller Boogie stars Jim Bray, Linda Blair and Kimberly Beck, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Roller Boogie make at the box office?
Roller Boogie grossed $13.3 million worldwide.
How is Roller Boogie rated?
Roller Boogie has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 34 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Roller Boogie have a post-credit scene?
No. Roller Boogie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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