Saturday Night Fever facts for kids
Saturday Night Fever is a popular drama movie from 1977. It stars John Travolta as a 19-year-old named Tony Manero. Tony lives with his family and works in a hardware store in Brooklyn, New York City. He dreams of a better life. Tony finds his escape and happiness by dancing at a nightclub.
The movie's soundtrack is famous for its music by the Bee Gees and other artists. This album, which includes songs from the movie, became very popular. The movie itself was also a huge hit. There are two versions of the movie. The original version was for older audiences. A PG-rated version was released a year later so younger people could also watch it. A sequel to the movie, called Staying Alive, came out in 1983.
About the Movie
Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero. He feels stuck in his everyday life. Dancing is his way to feel free and important. The movie shows his journey as he tries to find his place in the world. It also explores his friendships and dreams.
Popular Music
The music in Saturday Night Fever played a big part in its success. The Bee Gees wrote many of the movie's most famous songs. These songs helped make disco music very popular around the world. The soundtrack album sold millions of copies. It is still one of the best-selling soundtracks ever.
Release Around the World
The movie Saturday Night Fever was first shown in the USA on December 16, 1977. After that, it was released in many other countries. It came out in places like Italy, the United Kingdom, and France in early 1978. People all over the world enjoyed watching Tony's story and listening to the disco music.
Images for kids
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Movie poster of the PG version of Saturday Night Fever
See also
In Spanish: Saturday Night Fever para niños
