The read
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Karen wants more action out of life and quits her job at the cannery to become a skater in the roller derby. She encounters friction from the other skaters - especially Mickey, the current number one star of the team. Karen proves herself a feisty competitor but refuses to be a team player. As she skates her way to roller stardom, she incurs the wrath of jealous team members and the owner of the team.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
20 audience votes
Key crew
- Vernon ZimmermanDirector
- Howard R. CohenScreenplay
Cast
- Claudia JenningsKaren Walker
- Louis QuinnMr. Stern
- Betty Anne ReesMickey
- Roberta CollinsJennifer
- Alan VintGreg
- Candice RomanDonna
- Jay VarelaNick
- Charlene JonesBeverly Brayton
- Joe E. TataMarshall
- Maxine GatesAngie Striker
- Kathleen FreemanKaren's Mother
- John HarmonDoctor
Stills
Themes
exploitationroller derbyfemale athlete