KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1977 · 118 min · R

Saturday Night Fever

Directed by John Badham · Drama

Saturday Night Fever (1977) is a Drama film, directed by John Badham set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 118 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age run throughout.

Composer
David ShireBarry GibbMaurice GibbRobin Gibb
Cinematography
Ralf D. Bode
Cast
John TravoltaKaren Lynn GorneyBarry MillerJoseph CaliPaul PapeDonna PescowBruce OrnsteinJulie Bovasso

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of Age
Tone
MelancholicBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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