Roll, Freddy, Roll!
1974 · 73 min · ★ 7.0 · TV Movie, Comedy
A man determined to impress his son--and show up his son's stepfather--decides to try to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by setting a record for staying the longest time on roller skates.
Directed by Bill Persky · Written by Bill Persky
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Tim Conway Freddy Danton -
Jan Murray Big Sid -
Moosie Drier Tommy Danton -
Barra Grant Sidni Kane -
Scott Brady Admiral Norton -
Robert Hogan Don Talbert -
Henry Jones Theodore Menlo -
Ruta Lee Evelyn Danton - R Richard Caine Policeman
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Dick Patterson Ted Comden -
Danny Wells Skating Rink Attendant - E Edwina Gough Rita
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