Directed by John Badham and starring John Travolta in one of his defining roles, Saturday Night Fever follows a Brooklyn teenager who escapes his working-class routine through disco culture and competitive dancing. Combining music-driven drama, coming-of-age storytelling and relationship conflict, the film became one of the defining cultural landmarks of the disco era. Featuring a soundtrack led by the Bee Gees, the story explores identity, friendship and ambition within late-1970s urban nightlife. Från IMDB: Anxious about his future after high school, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn tries to escape the harsh reality of his bleak family life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.