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Skatetown, U.S.A. is a 1979 American comedy film produced to capitalize on the short-lived fad of roller disco.
Directed by William A. Levey, the film features many TV stars from the 1960s and 1970s, among them Scott Baio, Flip Wilson, Maureen McCormick, Ron Palillo and Ruth Buzzi. Patrick Swayze's leading role as the skater "Ace" was his first movie performance. Also in the cast are Sydney Lassick, Billy Barty and Playboy centerfold model Dorothy Stratten.
Original Release
10/01/1979
US Release
10/01/1979
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Judy Landers | Teri |
| Gary Hudson | Pistol Pete |
| Harlene Winsten | Eleanor |
| Johnny Pool | The Swiper |
| Bob Minor | Donald - The Hulk |
| Maurice Cook | Maurice |
| April Allen | Charlene |
| Gail Collier | Mouse |
| Scott Baio | Richie |
| Flip Wilson | Harvey Ross |
Directors
Writers
William A. Levey, Nick Castle, Lorin Dreyfuss
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Judy Landers | Teri |
| Gary Hudson | Pistol Pete |
| Harlene Winsten | Eleanor |
| Johnny Pool | The Swiper |
| Bob Minor | Donald - The Hulk |
| Maurice Cook | Maurice |
| April Allen | Charlene |
| Gail Collier | Mouse |
| Scott Baio | Richie |
| Flip Wilson | Harvey Ross |
| Ron Palillo | Frankey |
| Ruth Buzzi | Elvira |
| Dave Mason | Himself / Dave Mason |
| Greg Bradford | Stan |
| Maureen McCormick | Susan |
| Patrick Swayze | Ace Johnson / Ace |
| Billy Barty | Jimmy |
| David Landsberg | Irwin |
| Joe E. Ross | Rent-a-Cop |
| Len Bari | Alphonse |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Peter E. Strauss | Executive Producer |
| William A. Levey | Producer |
| Nancy Youngblood | Producer |
| Lorin Dreyfuss | Producer |
Editors
