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Staying Alive (1983)

โ€œTony Manero knows the old days are over. But nobody's gonna tell him he can't feel that good again.โ€

5.8/10 ยท 523 votes 1h 36m pg RomanceDramaFamilyMusic

#37 of 39 films from 1983 #1270 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Sylvester Stallone ยท Written by Sylvester Stallone, Norman Wexler

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Overview

Five years later, Tony Manero's Saturday Night Fever still burns. Now he's struts toward his biggest challenger yet - making it as a dancer on the Broadway stage.

Cast

John Travoltaas Tony Manero
Cynthia Rhodesas Jackie
Finola Hughesas Laura
Steve Inwoodas Jesse
Julie Bovassoas Mrs. Manero
Charles Wardas Butler
Steve Bickfordas Sound Technician
Patrick Bradyas Derelict
Norma Donaldsonas Fatima
Jesse Doranas Mark
Joyce Hyseras Linda
Deborah Jenssenas Margaret
Robert Martinias Fred
Sarah M. Milesas Joy

Facts

Release dateJuly 11, 1983
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Family, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$126,041,474 (5.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086361

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Questions

How long is Staying Alive?
Staying Alive runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Staying Alive worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 523 votes, which places it #37 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 8%) and #1270 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Staying Alive?
Staying Alive was directed by Sylvester Stallone. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rocky II (1979), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky Balboa (2006).
Who stars in Staying Alive?
John Travolta as Tony Manero; Cynthia Rhodes as Jackie; Finola Hughes as Laura; Steve Inwood as Jesse; Julie Bovasso as Mrs. Manero; Charles Ward as Butler.
What is Staying Alive rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Staying Alive?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/93511.

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