Review of Saturday Night Fever (1977) by Mikhail B — 23 Oct 2011

Timeless homage to 70s disco culture starring John Travolta and featuring Bee Gees misic.

This review of Saturday Night Fever (1977) was written by Mikhail B on 23 Oct 2011.

Saturday Night Fever has generally received positive reviews.

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