Saturday Night Fever ★★½ 1977 (R) Brooklyn teenager (Travolta), bored with his daytime job, becomes the nighttime king of the local disco. Based on a story published in "New York Magazine" by Nik Cohn. Acclaimed for its disco dance sequences, memorable soundtrack by the Bee Gees, and carefree yet bleak script; extremely dated, although it made its mark on society in its time. Followed by the sequel "Staying Alive." Also available in a 112-minute "PG" rated version. ♫Staying Alive; Night Fever; More Than a Woman; How Deep Is Your Love?. 118m/C VHS. John Travolta, Karen (Lynn) Gorney, Barry Miller, Donna Pescow, Joseph Cali, Bruce Ornstein, Paul Pape, Fran Drescher;
Director:
John Badham;
Writer:
Norman Wexler;
Writer:
Ralf Bode;
Cameo:
David Shire. Natl. Bd. of Review '77: Actor (Travolta).
