The Disco Years(1994)
The Disco Years Synopsis
Tom Peters looks back to 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet. Tom's mom is both sweet and intrusive, urging him to take out girls. She also drags him to her disco-dancing lessons. His friendship with Matt becomes his first love, and then Matt turns on Tom with homophobic venom. Later, Matt and Matt's new girlfriend trash the classroom of an effeminate teacher with more vicious homophobia. At first, Tom joins in heaping scorn on the teacher, then he has to decide if it isn't time to open the closet door. A crisis of sorts ensues with his mom, and disco proves to be a balm.
The Disco Years (1994) is a drama film directed by Robert Lee King, released on January 1, 1994 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Matt Nolan, Gwen Welles, Dennis Christopher and Russell Scott Lewis. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Lee King
- Writers:
- Robert Lee King
- Producers:
- Robert Lee King, John Peter James
- Cinematographer:
- Greg Gardiner
- Status:
- Released
The Disco Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matt Nolan
as Tom
Gwen Welles
as Melissa
Dennis Christopher
as Mr. Reese
- Russell Scott Lewis
Russell Scott Lewis
as Matt
- Robin Michele Stewart
Robin Michele Stewart
as Denise
- Robb Willoughby
Robb Willoughby
as Teddie
BoJesse Christopher
as Bryan
- Wendy Brokaw
Wendy Brokaw
as Nadia
- Steve Rally
Steve Rally
as Dance Instructor
Key crew
Directed by Robert Lee King, written by Robert Lee King, produced by Robert Lee King and John Peter James.
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The Disco Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Disco Years – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Disco Years?
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The main cast of The Disco Years (1994) includes Matt Nolan, Gwen Welles, Dennis Christopher, Russell Scott Lewis and Robin Michele Stewart. The film was directed by Robert Lee King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Disco Years released?
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The Disco Years was released on January 1, 1994 and runs for 30m.
Is The Disco Years worth watching?
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The Disco Years (1994) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.