Disco Godfather (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1979, Disco Godfather is an action, comedy and crime film directed by J. Robert Wagoner, running about 93 minutes. “Touch him and you're dust!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Retired cop and celebrity DJ Tucker Williams (aka The Disco Godfather) takes to the streets as a dangerous hallucinogenic drug called Angel Dust begins to take hold of the neighborhood.

Who’s in it. Disco Godfather stars Rudy Ray Moore as Tucker Williams, Carol Speed as Noel, Jimmy Lynch as Sweetmeat and Jerry Jones as Dr. Fred Mathis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Disco Godfather has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Disco Godfather page.

If you liked it. Fans of Disco Godfather 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 Disco Godfather (1979)?
In US, Disco Godfather is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Disco Godfather worth watching?
Disco Godfather holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Disco Godfather?
Disco Godfather stars Rudy Ray Moore, Carol Speed, Jimmy Lynch, Jerry Jones and Lady Reed.
When was Disco Godfather released?
Disco Godfather was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.