Xanadu Movie Review 1980

Dorky star-vehicle remake (of 1947's "Down to Earth") eminently of its era, which is now better forgotten. Newton-John is a muse who descends to Earth to help two friends open a roller disco. In the process she proves that as an actor, she's a singer. Kelly attempts to soft shoe some grace into the proceedings, though he seems mystified as anyone as to why he's in the movie. Don Bluth adds an animated sequence.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 96 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Disco Musicals, Heaven Sent, Nightclubs, Musical Fantasy, Skating, Live Action/Animation Combos, Woofs!

Screenplay

Richard Danus

Cast

Olivia Newton-John, Michael Beck, Gene Kelly, Sandahl Bergman

Cinematography

Victor Kemper

Director

Robert Greenwald

Music

Barry DeVorzon

Producer

Mark Huffam

Awards

Golden Raspberries 1980: Worst Director (Greenwald).