The Music Machine

The Music Machine

The Music Machine

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The Music Machine

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

1979

1h 33m

10.0(1 votes)

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Music

Overview

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

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Gerry Sundquist

Gerry Pearson

Gerry Sundquist

Acting

Patti Boulaye

Claire

Patti Boulaye

Acting

David Easter

Howard

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Mickey Feast

Nick Dryden

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Gary Shail

Aldo

Gary Shail

Acting

Ferdy Mayne

Basil Silverman

Ferdy Mayne

Acting

Clarke Peters

Laurie

Clarke Peters

Acting

Richard LeParmentier

Jay Reltano

Richard LeParmentier

Acting

Michael Feast

Nick Dryden

Michael Feast

Acting

Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Pearson

Brenda Fricker

Acting

James Villiers

Hector Woodville

James Villiers

Acting

Mandy Perryment

Candy

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Thomas Baptiste

Claire's Father

Thomas Baptiste

Acting

Ray Burdis

Joe

Ray Burdis

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Johnnie Wade

Mr. Pearson

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John Blundell

1st Heavy

John Blundell

Acting

Mark Wingett

2nd Heavy

Mark Wingett

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