Can't Stop the Music (1980)
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- PG
- 2h 4min
- Biography, Comedy
- 20 Jun 1980 (USA)
- Movie
A pseudo autobiography of disco's The Village People.
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Stars:
Awards:
- 4 wins & 11 nominations.
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| Ray Simpson | ... |
Village People: Policeman
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| David Hodo | ... |
Village People: Construction Worker
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| Felipe Rose | ... |
Village People: Indian
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| Randy Jones | ... |
Village People: Cowboy
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| Glenn Hughes | ... |
Village People: Leatherman
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| Alex Briley | ... |
Village People: G.I.
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| Valerie Perrine | ... |
Samantha
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| Caitlyn Jenner | ... |
Ron White
(as Bruce Jenner)
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| Steve Guttenberg | ... |
Jack Morell
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| Paul Sand | ... |
Steve Waits
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| Tammy Grimes | ... |
Sydne Channing
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| June Havoc | ... |
Helen Morell
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| Barbara Rush | ... |
Norma White
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| Altovise Davis | ... |
Alicia Edwards
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| Marilyn Sokol | ... |
Lulu Brecht
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Russell Nype | ... |
Richard Montgomery
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| Jack Weston | ... |
Benny Murray
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| Leigh Taylor-Young | ... |
Claudia Walters
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| Dick Patterson | ... |
Record Store Manager
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Bobo Lewis | ... |
Breadwoman
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| Paula Trueman | ... |
Stick-up Lady
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| Portia Nelson | ... |
Law Office Receptionist
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| Selma Archerd | ... |
Mrs. Williams
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Murial Slatkin | ... |
Mrs. Slatkin
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Aaron Colt | ... |
TV Reporter
(as Aaron Gold)
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Vera Brown | ... |
Ritchie Family
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Jacqui Smith Lee | ... |
Ritchie Family
(as Jacqui Smith-Lee)
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Dodie Draher | ... |
Ritchie Family
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Greg Zadikov | ... |
Singing Vendor
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Danone Camden | ... |
Stewardess In Record Store
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Rasa Alileen | ... |
Mime
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Gabriel Barre | ... |
Mime
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| Don Blanton | ... |
Relief DJ
(as Donald Blanton)
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Roger LeClaire | ... |
Disco Photographer
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Cindy Roberts | ... |
Jean Harlow
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Maggie Brendler | ... |
Marilyn Monroe
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Bradley Bliss | ... |
Betty Grable
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William Bartman | ... |
Wino
(as Bill Bartman)
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Victor Davis | ... |
Buster Sirwinski
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William L. Arndt | ... |
Construction Commercial Director
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Jerry Layne | ... |
Ventriloquist
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Terry Dunn | ... |
James the Flame
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Maria Roosakos | ... |
Steve Waits' Secretary
(as Maria Rodsakos)
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Michael Battlesmith | ... |
Milk Commercial Director
(as Mike Kulik)
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| Richard Bruce Friedman | ... |
Recording Technician
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Bill Anagnos | ... |
Moped Rider
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Debbie Ash | ... |
Dancer
(as Deborah Louise Ash)
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Seamus Brennan | ... |
Dancer
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Wade Collings | ... |
Dancer
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Jane Eve | ... |
Dancer
(as Jane Margaret Colthworphe)
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Edyie Fleming | ... |
Dancer
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Roy Hamlyn Gayle | ... |
Dancer
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Virginia Francis Hartley | ... |
Dancer
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Alison Jane Hierlihy | ... |
Dancer
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Richard King | ... |
Dancer
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Kim Elizabeth Leeson | ... |
Dancer
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Perri Lister | ... |
Dancer
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Sarah M. Miles | ... |
Dancer
(as Sara Miles)
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Gene Montoya | ... |
Dancer
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Floyd Anthony Pearce | ... |
Dancer
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Blane Savage | ... |
Dancer
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Peter Tramm | ... |
Dancer
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Robert Warners | ... |
Dancer
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Christine Ann Wickman | ... |
Dancer
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Jimmy Baron | ... |
Press Photographer (uncredited)
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| Brad Bogart | ... |
Disco Dancer / YMCA Man (uncredited)
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Michael David Eilert | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Randy Feelgood | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Michael Flaherty | ... |
Swimmer (uncredited)
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Gordon Haight | ... |
Singing Sword Juggler (uncredited)
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Lisette Kremer | ... |
Groupie Skater (uncredited)
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Lance Krystopher | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Blackie Lawless | ... |
Metal guy with leash at audition (uncredited)
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| David LeBell | ... |
Cameraman (uncredited)
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Steve Malis | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Angelo Rossitto | ... |
Fruit seller (uncredited)
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| Daniel Selby | ... |
Young Disco Dancer (uncredited)
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| Rick J. Wagner | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| James Wilder | ... |
Auditioning Sword Juggler (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Nancy Walker | ||
Written by
| Bronte Woodard | ... | (written by) (as Bronté Woodard) and |
| Allan Carr | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Henri Belolo | ... | producer |
| Allan Carr | ... | producer |
| Neil A. Machlis | ... | associate producer |
| Jacques Morali | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jacques Morali | ||
Cinematography by
| Bill Butler | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John F. Burnett | ||
Editorial Department
| Robert Lederman | ... | apprentice editor (as Bob Lederman) |
| Mario Leone | ... | second assistant editor |
| Ann Martin | ... | apprentice editor |
| David A. Simmons | ... | assistant editor (as David Alan Simmons) |
Casting By
| Howard Feuer | ||
| Jeremy Ritzer | ||
Art Direction by
| Linda Conaway-Parsloe | ... | asst art director |
| Harold Michelson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Victoria Hugo | ||
| Marvin March | ||
| Justin Scoppa Jr. | ||
Costume Design by
| Theoni V. Aldredge | ... | (segment "Milk Shake and Galleria") |
| Jane Greenwood | ||
Makeup Department
| Romaine Greene | ... | hair stylist |
| James Lee McCoy | ... | makeup artist (as Jim McCoy) |
| Carol Mercatoris | ... | hair stylist |
| Daniel C. Striepeke | ... | makeup artist (as Dan Striepeke) |
Production Management
| Raymond Hartwick | ... | unit production manager: New York (as Ray Hartwick) |
| Neil A. Machlis | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William S. Beasley | ... | assistant director (as Bill Beasley) |
| Charles Braverman | ... | second unit director |
| Paul Moen | ... | second assistant director |
| Candace Suerstedt | ... | second assistant director: New York |
| Jim Van Wyck | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Leslie Bloom | ... | property master (as Les Bloom) |
| Nick F. Caprarelli | ... | lead man (as Nick Caparelli) |
| Kenneth Crawford | ... | assistant property master (as Ken Crawford) |
| Stephen Hendrickson | ... | special visual consultant (as Steve Hendrickson) |
| Richard McKenzie | ... | set designer |
| Pat O'Connor | ... | property master |
| Eric Orbom | ... | set designer (as Eric Orbum) / set designer (as Eric Orburn) |
| Justin Scoppa Jr. | ... | set decorator: New York |
| Maurice Zuberano | ... | production illustrator |
| Julian Zutz | ... | construction coordinator |
| William Ladd Skinner | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| John Villarino | ... | propmaker foremen (uncredited) |
| Mike Villarino | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bill Dager | ... | playback operator |
| Carlos Delarios | ... | re-recording mixer (as Carlos F. deLarios) |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael J. Kohut | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Aaron Rochin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Barry Thomas | ... | sound mixer |
| John S. Walden | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Whitney | ... | dialogue editor (as John Haffen) |
| Robert Davenport | ... | uncredited |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Robin Haskins | ... | re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Duncan McEwan | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Michael Sullivan | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Ron Hays | ... | visual effects electrician |
Stunts
| Bill Anagnos | ... | moped stuntman |
| Arthur J. Edwards | ... | stunt double: Stick-up Lady |
| Gregg Sawaya | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
| Michael Washlake | ... | stunts: gymnast and diver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Garrett Brown | ... | steadicam operator |
| Colin J. Campbell | ... | gaffer (as Colin Campbell) |
| James R. Connell | ... | camera operator (as Jim Connell) |
| R. Michael De Chellis | ... | electrician |
| Jules Fisher | ... | lighting: finale |
| Michael Genne | ... | camera assistant (as Mike Genne) |
| George Hill | ... | key grip |
| Richard C. Kratina | ... | photographer: New York (as Dick Kratina) |
| Elliott Marks | ... | still photographer |
| James McGrath | ... | key grip |
| Louis Niemeyer | ... | first assistant camera |
| Thomas P. Powell | ... | mgm rigging gaffer |
| Ray Quinlan | ... | gaffer (as Raymond Quinlan) |
| Andy Romanoff | ... | Louma Crane operator |
| Warren Rothenberger | ... | camera operator: New York |
| Chris Strong | ... | electrician |
| John Tedesco | ... | lighting: finale |
Casting Department
| Sylvia Fay | ... | extras casting |
| Chris Trainor | ... | extras casting: dancers |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Paula Cain | ... | costumer: women |
| Michael Kaplan | ... | costumer: men |
| George L. Little | ... | costumer: men (as George Little) |
| Babs Gray | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Lewis Gould | ... | location manager |
| Tom Jacobson | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| June Edgerton | ... | music editor |
| Juergen Koppers | ... | musical engineering consultant |
| Jacques Morali | ... | music producer / music scoring |
| Horace Ott | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Arlene Phillips | ... | musical staging |
| Joe Tuley | ... | music editor |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cynnie Troup | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Howard A. Small | ... | transportation (as Howard Small) |
| Alan Kaminsky | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| William Bartman | ... | dialogue coach (as Bill Bartman) |
| Irene Berkman | ... | production office coordinator |
| Grace Blake | ... | production secretary |
| Joseph Daley | ... | assistant to the Village People |
| Waldo Fernandez | ... | coordination consultant |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | titles |
| Mauri Syd Gayton | ... | assistant to producer (as Mauri Blumenfeld) |
| Gary Kalkin | ... | unit publicist |
| Sheila Kent | ... | assistant to producer |
| Roger LeClaire | ... | consultant: YMCA |
| Daniel Levins | ... | assistant choreographer (as Dan Levans) |
| Carole Mallory | ... | disco ensemble |
| Eric McFarland | ... | assistant to producer |
| Charles Newirth | ... | production assistant |
| Arlene Phillips | ... | choreographer |
| Stan Rodarte | ... | voice |
| Heather Seymour | ... | assistant choreographer |
| Richard Tyler | ... | disco ensemble |
| Steve Warner | ... | auditor |
| Richard Weiner | ... | assistant to the Village People |
| Bill Sheehan | ... | first aid nurse (uncredited) |
| Joel Shultz | ... | voice over (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Greg Gorman | ... | special thanks |
| Jeff Mont | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Associated Film Distribution (AFD) (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1984) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- City Film (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1980) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Oceanic Film Distributors (1987) (India) (theatrical)
- Toho-Towa (1980) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (AVRO) (1982) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Astral Films (Canada)
- Direct 8 (2006) (France) (tv)
- Divisa Home Video (2010) (Spain) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2007) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Paramount Channel (2020) (France) (tv)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (Australia) (video)
- Virgin 17 (2008) (France) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (United Kingdom) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In this pseudo audio biography of the Village People, Jack Morell (a thinly disguised caricature of the group's founder, Jacques Morali) is a struggling composer desperate to gain fame with his songs, but all he needs is a group to sing them. With the help of his roommate Samantha and a lawyer named Ron, Jack forms a group of six "macho men" from his Greenwich Village neighborhood, and the rest of the film details their rise to fame from New York City to a climatic concert in San Francisco. Written by matt-282 |
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| Taglines | The Musical Comedy Smash of the 80's! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Channel Nine, a national television station in Australia, shows this film every New Year's Eve. See more » |
| Goofs | In Sam's apartment, Jack's bottle of Dr. Pepper turns into a can in the next room. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Magic Night (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Can't Stop the Music See more » |
| Quotes |
Jack Morell:
Anyone who could swallow two Snowballs and a Ding Dong shouldn't have any trouble with pride. See more » |