Roller derby gets rough as Claudia Jennings skates for glory and independence on the track.
THE UNHOLY ROLLERS
A locker room look at the toughest broads in the world!
Behind the scenes of the roller derby circuit. A beautiful young woman joins a roller derby team, but her fierce independence and competitive spirit get her into trouble.
Quick Answer
The Unholy Rollers is a 1972 American action-comedy-drama directed by Vernon Zimmerman about a fiercely independent woman who joins a roller derby team and shakes up the circuit with her competitive spirit.
Programmer's Pick
Claudia Jennings is in top form, tearing up the rink and every expectation of ladylike behavior along the way. The blend of sports spectacle, scrappy comedy, and rough-and-tumble drama makes this a perfect snapshot of '70s women's rebellion on wheels.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Vernon Zimmerman
- Writers
- Howard R. Cohen, Vernon Zimmerman
- Release
- 1972
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- La carrera salvaje, I teleftaia strofi tou thanatou, Leader of the Pack, Rollerfieber, Una ragazza violenta
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Experience the speed, brawls, and showmanship of early '70s women's roller derby, filmed with a gritty, documentary edge.
Watch Playboy cover star Claudia Jennings deliver a fierce, physical performance as the unstoppable Karen Walker.
Karen’s drive for independence and power channels the raw spirit of the early '70s feminist movement.
With its mix of nudity, violence, and anti-establishment swagger, this is pure exploitation cinema with a punk twist.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Unholy Rollers? +
The Unholy Rollers was directed by Vernon Zimmerman.
How long is The Unholy Rollers? +
The Unholy Rollers has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is The Unholy Rollers? +
The Unholy Rollers is an action, comedy, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Unholy Rollers? +
You can watch The Unholy Rollers on SassyFlix.
