The Unholy Rollers (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1972, The Unholy Rollers is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Vernon Zimmerman, running about 88 minutes. “A locker room look at the toughest broads in the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Karen wants more action out of life and quits her job at the cannery to become a skater in the roller derby. She encounters friction from the other skaters - especially Mickey, the current number one star of the team. Karen proves herself a feisty competitor but refuses to be a team player. As she skates her way to roller stardom, she incurs the wrath of jealous team members and the owner of the team.
Who’s in it. The Unholy Rollers stars Claudia Jennings as Karen Walker, Louis Quinn as Mr. Stern, Betty Anne Rees as Mickey and Roberta Collins as Jennifer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Unholy Rollers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unholy Rollers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unholy Rollers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unholy Rollers (1972)?
- In US, The Unholy Rollers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unholy Rollers worth watching?
- The Unholy Rollers holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unholy Rollers?
- The Unholy Rollers stars Claudia Jennings, Louis Quinn, Betty Anne Rees, Roberta Collins and Alan Vint.
- When was The Unholy Rollers released?
- The Unholy Rollers was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.