Romance,Comedy,Music
United States of America
Thank God It's Friday is a 1978 American disco comedy film directed by Robert Klane and produced by Motown Productions. The movie is set during one evening in a Los Angeles disco club called The Zoo, where a diverse group of people come together to dance, socialize, and pursue their dreams.
The narrative is structured around multiple storylines. The main plot follows a young woman named Nicole who aspires to become a disco star and performs her original song "Last Dance" on the club's stage. She catches the attention of the disco's owner, Tony, who sees her potential and wants to sign her to a contract. Meanwhile, Floyd, a struggling musician, tries to get his instruments into the club to perform with The Commodores, who are scheduled to play that night.
Other subplots include a group of teenagers who sneak into the club to win a dance contest prize, a mild-mannered couple hoping to spice up their fifth anniversary, a sleazy club promoter trying to score with women, and a trio of heavily-drugged partygoers trying to make it through the night.
As the evening unfolds, the various characters' paths cross and intersect, leading to humorous and sometimes dramatic situations. The film features several disco songs popular at the time, such as Donna Summer's "Last Dance" and The Commodores' "Too Hot to Trot".
Thank God It's Friday received mixed reviews upon its release but gained a cult following among fans of the disco era. It was also notable for launching the career of Donna Summer, who won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Last Dance".
