Was 2001 Odyssey a real disco?
2001 Odyssey was ready to disco. And in the process, it changed disco. On top of starring in the Citizen Kane of dance music films, 2001 Odyssey brought in all sorts of up-and-coming talents to perform, like Gloria Gaynor and the Trammps. The clientele itself defined what we might call one of the ‘disco archetypes’.
Where was 2001 Odyssey disco?
Bay Ridge
The scene was part of a celebration Wednesday night of the 40th anniversary of “Saturday Night Fever” at the former site of 2001 Odyssey, the discothèque in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, where the film starring John Travolta was filmed. The movie debuted in New York City on Dec. 12, 1977, according to IMDb.
What was the name of the disco in Saturday Night Fever?
Not far away is the disco where white-suited Tony Manero provided the iconic image of seventies dance culture. In 1978 it was 2001 Odyssey. It kept the illuminated floor (which was installed specially for the film) and became Spectrum, a gay men’s dance club. Sadly, it’s since closed and was recently demolished.
Where does Tony Manero live in Saturday Night Fever?
Brooklyn
Plot. Tony Manero is a 19-year-old Italian American from the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He lives with his parents, grandmother, and younger sister, and works at a dead-end job in a small hardware store.
Where was the White Castle in Saturday Night Fever?
The White Castle once stood on 92nd Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in Bayside, Brooklyn, but has since closed down.
Where was the dance studio in Saturday Night Fever?
It kept the illuminated floor (which was installed specially for the film) and became Spectrum, a gay men’s dance club. Sadly, it’s since closed and was recently demolished. It stood at 802 64th Street at Eighth Avenue, Bay Ridge.
Where is the dance floor from Saturday Night Fever?
Originally located in the 2001 Odyssey dance club, at 802 64 Street, director John Badham’s custom $15,000 piece was sold on the second day of Invaluable’s Hollywood auction, June 27. The floor was auctioned off as constructed for the film, with 250 separate light compartments with 15-watt carnival incandescent bulbs.
Who jumped off the bridge in Saturday Night Fever?
Bobby C (Barry Miller) goofs off on the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and falls to his death below.
Where was the opening scene of staying alive filmed?
The opening scene is one that everyone should know: Travolta strutting down Bay Ridge with the Bee Gees “Staying Alive” playing in the background. It is one of the most famous opening scenes in cinema history and one that many have paid homage to since the film’s release.
Who bought the dance floor from Saturday Night Fever?
Vito Bruno
The iconic film, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, was filmed at 2001 Odyssey in Brooklyn, New York. The floor eventually fell into the hands of Vito Bruno, who purchased it after the night club closed in 2005.
