Top 10 Disco Films

Description: While not exclusively about disco, this film captures the cultural milieu of the time, including disco music and dance scenes.

Fact: The film features a diverse cast and was one of the first to showcase African American and Latino characters in leading roles. The soundtrack includes "Car Wash" by Rose Royce, which became a disco anthem.

Description: This iconic film not only defined the disco era but also made John Travolta a superstar. It showcases the life of a young man whose passion for disco dancing becomes his escape from his mundane existence.

Fact: The film's soundtrack, featuring the Bee Gees, became one of the best-selling albums of all time. The dance moves, particularly the "Hustle," became cultural phenomena.

Description: Set in a Los Angeles disco club, this film captures the essence of the disco scene with its dance contests, DJ battles, and the quest for the perfect dance partner.

Fact: The film's title inspired the popular T.G.I. Friday's restaurant chain. The song "Last Dance" by Donna Summer, featured in the film, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Description: An all-African-American adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz," this film features disco music and dance sequences, capturing the spirit of the era.

Fact: The film stars Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, with Jackson's performance of "Ease on Down the Road" becoming iconic. It was also one of the most expensive films ever made at the time.

Description: A fantasy musical that blends disco with roller-skating, featuring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly in his final film role.

Fact: The film was a commercial flop but has since gained a cult following. The title song "Xanadu" became a hit, reaching the top of the charts.

Description: This film explores the end of the disco era through the lives of young New Yorkers working at a disco club, reflecting on the cultural shift and personal relationships.

Fact: Written and directed by Whit Stillman, the film features a young Chloë Sevigny and Kate Beckinsale. It was initially released with a different ending, which was later changed for the DVD release.

Description: Although primarily a dark comedy, it includes a memorable disco scene where the protagonist, played by Peter O'Toole, performs a disco dance number.

Fact: The film was adapted from a play by Peter Barnes, and O'Toole's performance was critically acclaimed, earning him a Golden Globe nomination.

Description: While not strictly about discos, this film captures the adjacent roller disco craze, showcasing the dance and music culture of the late '70s.

Fact: The film features a young Linda Blair, known for her role in "The Exorcist," in a much lighter role. It also includes a soundtrack with hits from Earth, Wind & Fire.

Description: A documentary that delves into the legendary New York nightclub Studio 54, which epitomized the disco era's excess and glamour.

Fact: The film includes interviews with celebrities like Liza Minnelli and Andy Warhol, who were regular patrons of the club. It also features rare footage of the club's infamous parties.

Description: This British film dives into the world of disco and nightlife, focusing on the life of a nightclub manager and his relationships.

Fact: Based on a novel by Jackie Collins, the film was one of the first to openly explore themes of bisexuality in a mainstream context.