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)

Drama

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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17 members

Acting

Gerry Sundquist

Gerry Pearson

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Patti Boulaye

Claire

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David Easter

Howard

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Mickey Feast

Nick Dryden

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Gary Shail

Aldo

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Ferdy Mayne

Basil Silverman

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Clarke Peters

Laurie

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Richard LeParmentier

Jay Reltano

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Michael Feast

Nick Dryden

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Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Pearson

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James Villiers

Hector Woodville

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Mandy Perryment

Candy

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Thomas Baptiste

Claire's Father

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Ray Burdis

Joe

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Johnnie Wade

Mr. Pearson

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John Blundell

1st Heavy

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Mark Wingett

2nd Heavy

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