Saturday night fever [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents a Robert Stigwood production ; directed by John Badham ; screenplay by Norman Wexler ; directed by John Badham.
John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Joseph Cali, Paul Pape, Donna Pescow, Bruce Ornstein, Julie Bovasso, Martin Shakar, Sam J. Coppola. Based on the magazine article Tribal rites of the new Saturday night by Nik Cohn. Originally released as a motion picture in 1977. Special features: Commentary by director John Badham; "Catching the Fever" featurette; "A 30-year legacy" featurette; "Making soundtrack history" featurette; "Platforms & polyester" featurette; "Deejays & discos" featurette; "Spotlight on Travolta" featurette; "Back to Bay Ridge" featurette; "Dance like Travolta with John Cassese" featurette; "70's discopedia" featurette.
Summary:
Tony is an undereducated Brooklyn teenager who is bored with his daytime job. The highlight of his week is going to the local disco, where he is the king of the dance floor. Tony meets Stephanie at the disco and they agree to dance together in a competition. Stephanie resists Tony's attempts to romance her, as she aspires to greater things. Gradually, Tony also becomes disillusioned with the life he is leading and he and Stephanie decide to help one another to start afresh.
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