Other copy-cat disco films surfaced for a short period of popularity before over-exposure, such asAmerican Fever (1978),Disco Fever (1979),Disco Godfather (1979),Roller Boogie (1979), and even the Muppets"" 1978 disco-themed albumSesame Street Fever.It has all the elements of greatfilm noir- a stark opening sequence, destructive femme fatales, low-life cheap gangsters, an anti-hero, expressionistically-lit night-time scenes, a vengeful quest, and a dark mood of hopelessness.It also served as a springboard for the acting careers of its two other stars Natalie Wood (in her first non-child ""adult"" role) and unknown 16 year-old actor Sal Mineo.It was converted by Color Systems Technology (CST) for 20th Century Fox and aired in 1985, when it became the highest rated non-network movie in syndication.