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Disco Fever 1978

★ 4.01 votes92 min📅 1978-12-01

"What really goes on behind the scenes of the drug and sex crazed Disco world."

In the glittering yet gritty world of 1970s disco, a jaded nightclub owner orchestrates a vengeful comeback for a once-famous teen idol, plunging both into a hothouse of drugs, seduction, and cutthroat ambition.

Director: Lamar Card

Cast

Fabian
Fabian
Richie Desmond
Casey Kasem
Casey Kasem
Brian Parker
Phoebe Dorin
Phoebe Dorin
Cybil Michaels
Susette Carroll
Renny Lawrence
Rick Goldman
Rick Goldman
Ned Steiner
Michael Blodgett
Michael Blodgett
Tommy Aspen
George Barris
Himself
Shirley Barris
Shirley Barris
Irwin Schaeffer
Irwin Schaeffer
Tanya Lemani George
Tanya Lemani George
Celeste

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Disco Fever (1978) about?

A disillusioned nightclub owner engineers the comeback of a former teen idol as payback, dragging them both into a world of excess, drugs, and manipulation behind the disco scene's shimmering facade.

Who directed Disco Fever?

Lamar Card directed *Disco Fever*, delivering a film steeped in the glitter and grit of the late 1970s disco era.

Who stars in Disco Fever?

The cast includes Fabian, Casey Kasem, Phoebe Dorin, Susette Carroll, and Rick Goldman, each bringing their own flavor to the disco-drama stew.

Is Disco Fever (1978) worth watching?

While not a critical darling, *Disco Fever* offers a fascinating glimpse into disco's wilder side with its mix of music, drama, and morally questionable characters. Fans of period pieces or campy 70s vibes might find it a guilty pleasure worth streaming to discover.

How long is Disco Fever?

*Disco Fever* runs for 92 minutes, packing its story into a tight runtime that keeps the energy high.

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About Disco Fever (1978) — Teen Idol Revival, Disco's Dark Side in a High-Energy Drama

In the glittering yet gritty world of 1970s disco, a jaded nightclub owner orchestrates a vengeful comeback for a once-famous teen idol, plunging both into a hothouse of drugs, seduction, and cutthroat ambition. Lamar Card's *Disco Fever (1978)* blends music and drama into a neon-soaked cautionary tale, where the dance floor's pulse masks darker rhythms of betrayal and obsession. Fabian and Casey Kasem headline a cast that embodies the era's excess, their performances crackling under the weight of shattered dreams and fleeting fame.

Set against the pulsing backdrop of disco's golden age, the film uncovers the seedy underbelly beneath the glitter, exploring themes of reinvention and revenge. With a runtime that keeps the energy high and a story that thrives on moral ambiguity, *Disco Fever* is a snapshot of an era obsessed with glitter and gloss—yet riddled with cracks.