

Roller Boogie
1979-12-19 · 104 min · ★ 5.6
Teen lovers Bobby and Terry band together with other roller skaters to try and prevent a powerful mobster taking over the land their favourite skating rink sits on, and compete in the Boogie Contest.
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- Directors
- Mark L. Lester
- Production companies
- United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Compass International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Linda BlairTerry Barkley
Jim BrayBobby James
Beverly GarlandLillian Barkley
Roger PerryRoger Barkley
James Van PattenHoppy
Kimberly BeckLana
Sean McCloryJammer Delany
Mark GoddardThatcher
Albert InsinniaGordo
Stoney JacksonPhones
Patrick WrightSgt. Danner
Nina AxelrodBobby's FriendTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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