USA,
1977, 118 min
(Alternative: 115 min)
Directed by:
John BadhamScreenplay:
Norman WexlerCinematography:
Ralf D. BodeCast:
John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Joseph Cali, Paul Pape, Donna Pescow, Julie Bovasso, Martin Shakar, Sam Coppola, Nina Hansen, Lisa Peluso (more)VOD (1)
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Slice-of-life tale about a working-class young Brooklyn Italian-American who finds an escape from his mundane neighborhood existence at the local discotheque, where he is the "king of the dance floor." (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1978 - John Travolta (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1979 - Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb (Best Music)
- 1979 - Best Soundtrack
Golden Globes
- 1978 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1978 - John Travolta (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1978 - Barry Gibb (Best Original Score)
- 1978 - Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb (Best Original Song)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1977 - John Travolta (Best Actor)
- 1977 - Donna Pescow (Best Supporting Actress)