

Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979-10-01 · 98 min · ★ 5.2
A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.
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Production details
- Directors
- William A. Levey
- Production companies
- Skatetown, Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Scott BaioRichie
Flip WilsonHarvey Ross
Ron PalilloFrankey
Ruth BuzziElvira
Greg BradfordStan
Maureen McCormickSusan
Patrick SwayzeAce
Billy BartyJimmy
David LandsbergIrwin
Joe E. RossRent-a-Cop
Len BariAlphonse
Katherine Kelly LangAllison (as Kelly Lang)
Sydney LassickMurray
Sandra GouldMrs. Thorndike
Bill KirchenbauerSkatetown Doctor
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