Stars of the Roller State Disco (1984): Cast
Stars of the Roller State Disco is a 1984 sci-fi drama directed by Alan Clarke, starring Gary Beadle as Derek, Richard Bremmer and Perry Benson. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stars of the Roller State Disco About?
The premise of Stars of the Roller State Disco without spoilers.
Shot on studio sets, the film adopts a dystopian sci‑fi tone. Unemployed youths linger at the roller disco, circling until low‑wage jobs are assigned. They exit in a flash of light, though the audience never follows. Others survive on vending‑machine meals and video games, while sex and drugs offer easy distractions.
Stars of the Roller State Disco Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- dystopia
- future
- social commentary
- roller disco
- roller skating
- roller skates
- unemployment
- apathy
Stars of the Roller State Disco Cast & Characters
Gary Beadle leads the cast as Derek, with Richard Bremmer as Security Guard and Perry Benson as Carly. Directed by Alan Clarke; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Clarke
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Gary Beadle as Derek -
Richard Bremmer as Security Guard - Perry Benson as Carly
- Kate Hardie as Margaret
Also Starring in Stars of the Roller State Disco
· 31 more- John Blundell Video Training Staff
- Cathy Murphy Paulette
- David Sibley Doctor
- Pete Lee Wilson Charles
- Graham Fletcher-Cook Hooligan
- Suzette Llewellyn Sharon
- David Chandler Video Training Staff
- Danny Schiller Video Training Staff
- Charles Rayford Night Security Guard
- Gary Hailes Barry
- Sam Smart Jason
- Chris Lang Desmond
- Steve Fletcher Hooligan
- Paul McKenzie Burt
- Sarah Doyle Video Training Staff
- Gillian Taylforth Kiosk Typist
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- Christine Ozanne Carley's Mum
- Ashley George Marvis
- Nula Conwell Typist
- Jason Cunliffe Liver Lad
- Beverley Martin Typist
- Catherine Clarke Janice
- Christina Greatrex Voicespeak
- Lilian Rostkowska Typist
- Jem Ahmet Fat Boy
- Dennis Savage Weightlifter
- Miles Ross Video Training Staff
- Bernice Rowe Deborah
- Kamilla Blanche Typist
- Veronique Choolhun Video Training Staff
- Debbie Lennon Video Training Staff
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Stars of the Roller State Disco FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stars of the Roller State Disco, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stars of the Roller State Disco?
Stars of the Roller State Disco runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Stars of the Roller State Disco released?
Stars of the Roller State Disco was released on December 4, 1984.
Who directed Stars of the Roller State Disco?
Stars of the Roller State Disco was directed by Alan Clarke.
More films by Alan Clarke Who is in the cast of Stars of the Roller State Disco?
Stars of the Roller State Disco stars Gary Beadle as Derek, Richard Bremmer as Security Guard and Perry Benson as Carly, among 35 credited actors.
Does Stars of the Roller State Disco have a post-credit scene?
No. Stars of the Roller State Disco has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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