Overview
The story behind the classic movie musical. The programme examines the original stage musical in the early 1970s, which starred a young Richard Gere, and the changes that occurred between stage and screen, including the addition of several new songs and toning down the original show's darker elements. Plus, a look at some of the actors who could have played the roles made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
Movie Info
Release Date: 11/5/2017
Runtime: 67 min
Top Cast
John Travolta
Danny Zuko
Olivia Newton-John
Sandy Olsson
Jeff Conaway
Kenickie (archive footage)
Barry Pearl
Doody
Michael Tucci
Sonny
Kelly Ward
Putzie
Stockard Channing
Betty Rizzo
Didi Conn
Frenchy
Jamie Donnelly
Jan
Dinah Manoff
Marty Maraschino
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