
Get Rollin'(1980)
A documentary about Pat the Cat and other roller disco skaters who want to make it big doing what they do.
Movie: Get Rollin'
Top 3 Billed Cast
Self (as 'Pat the Cat' Richardson)
Self (as Vincent 'Vinzerrelli' Brown)
Self
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