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Roadie (1980)

Roadie poster
Directed by
Alan Rudolph
Genre
comedy film, musical film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 42m
Rated
PG
Rating
5.9 of 10 from 29 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A truck driver accidentally lands a job as a roadie for a traveling rock show. He navigates the chaotic and colorful world of concert touring.

energeticmusicallightheartedquirkylivelyoffbeatfunrock-and-roll

What happens

Roadie is a 1980 American musical comedy film directed by Alan Rudolph about a truck driver who becomes a roadie for a traveling rock and roll show. The film stars Meat Loaf and marks his first starring role in a film. There are also cameo appearances by musicians such as Roy Orbison and Hank Williams Jr. and supporting roles played by Alice Cooper and the members of Blondie. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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