How did John Travolta get the part in Saturday Night Fever?
He had just jumped from—or been pushed out of—directing The Wiz, because he objected to 33-year-old Diana Ross being cast as Dorothy. McCormick sent him the Saturday Night Fever script and promptly flew him to New York. When Travolta met Badham, he was surprised that his new director knew so little about New York.
What was the name of the disco in Saturday Night Fever?
the 2001 Odyssey Club
Where does Tony Manero live in Saturday Night Fever?
The Manero home is 221 79th Street, Bay Ridge, in a smart middle class area of the borough. It was recognisable for years but has recently been given a thorough makeover.
Did Travolta dance in Saturday Night Fever?
Travolta, of course, is no stranger to the dance floor, having kick-started his movie stardom with the 1977 disco classic, “Saturday Night Fever.” He continued to dance his way through other movies, including a “Grease” (1978), “Stayin’ Alive” (1983) and a legendary twist in “Pulp Fiction” (1994).
Who was the choreographer for Saturday Night Fever?
Deney Terrio
What is the conflict in Saturday Night Fever?
“Saturday Night Fever” also revealed a simmering ethnic conflict. Amid clashes over school busing and integration, the American melting pot gave way, with many racial minorities embracing cultural nationalism and ethnic whites experiencing a revival of cultural awareness.
What kind of jukebox musical is Saturday Night Fever?
Note that while Saturday Night Fever is a film based off the stage production with the same name, it is not a jukebox film musical (it is a dance film).
How long is the musical Saturday Night Fever?
1h 59m
Is Saturday Night Fever a good movie?
“Saturday Night Fever” is an especially hard-edged case and a very good movie. It’s about a bunch of Brooklyn kids who aren’t exactly delinquents but are fearsomely tough and cynical and raise a lot of hell on Saturday nights.
How long did John Travolta train for Saturday Night Fever?
“I took about nine months of my life and everyday I danced to become what I thought was a great local disco dance.”
Who taught Karen Lynn Gorney to dance?
After winning the strenuous part of Stephanie, Miss Gorney went to work polishing her dance skills with JoJo Smith of the Dance Factory, at Broadway and 54th Street. “He’s a fabulous teacher and trainer,” she said. “I practiced for about two months, and I kept practicing even after they began shooting the film.
Where is Deney Terrio now?
Currently, Terrio is hosting his own disco radio show on the Sirius Satellite Radio network and is a choreographer and competitor at regional Dancing with the Stars competitions.