Movie: The Music Machine

Top 10 Billed Cast

Gerry Sundquist
Gerry Sundquist

Gerry Pearson

Patti Boulaye
Patti Boulaye

Claire

David Easter
David Easter

Howard

Mickey Feast
Mickey Feast

Nick Dryden

Gary Shail
Gary Shail

Aldo

Ferdy Mayne
Ferdy Mayne

Basil Silverman

Clarke Peters
Clarke Peters

Laurie

Richard LeParmentier
Richard LeParmentier

Jay Reltano

Michael Feast
Michael Feast

Nick Dryden

Brenda Fricker
Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Pearson

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  • Overview

    At a famous London disco venue, a competition is announced to select two dancers to star in a new film.

  • Release Date

    1979-05-01

  • Average

    10

  • Rating:

    5.0 starts
  • Tagline

    First Saturday Night Fever, then Grease, now...The Music Machine

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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