Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Music Drama
← Inspired by 2 films

Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.

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Mean Streets
Mean Streets (1973)1
 A Summer Place
A Summer Place (1959)2

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Influenced By

  1. Mean Streets (1973)
    "Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film portrays the lives of young Italian-American men in New York City's Little Italy, focusing on their struggles with identity, crime, and personal aspirations. Director John Badham acknowledged the influence of "Mean Streets" on "Saturday Night Fever," particularly in its depiction of urban youth and their environments." 'Saturday Night Fever' Director John Badham Talks... - Ethan Alter ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Director John Badham Talks 40th Anniversary Director’s Cut with Restored Scenes
  2. A Summer Place (1959)
    "The film's theme song, "Theme from A Summer Place" by Percy Faith, inspired the string intro of the Bee Gees' "Night Fever," a pivotal track in the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack. Keyboardist Blue Weaver mentioned that while working on the song, Barry Gibb was influenced by this particular piece." Night Fever Wikipedia