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Quick Info

Rating

5.5/10

Release1979

Runtime1h 44m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

United Artists

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Compass International Pictures

Movie

Roller Boogie

1979

1h 44m

5.5

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

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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