American Fever
- Year: 1978
- Country of origin: Italy
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Claudio Giorgi
- Length: 91 min
- IMDb rating:
Synopsis
American Fever (1978) follows a rising dance hall performer whose aspirations for fame place him in environments shaped by nightlife and opportunism. As he pursues opportunities in entertainment, individuals around him begin to exploit his generosity and ambition, pulling him into situations that challenge his control over his future. This Italian disco drama centers on the pursuit of stardom within a predatory social world, as exposure increases, with ambition, exploitation, and shifting loyalty.
Selected disc options for American Fever
| Extras | Severin BD-A/US 2026 |
|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson | has extra |
| All About the Music: The Birth of Disco and the Road to Italy’s “American Fever” - Interview with Alan Jones | has extra |
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra |
Notes
- Severin’s Blu-ray is included in the “Disco Italiano” box set with Grease Rock (1979) and John Travolto: The Face with 2 Left Feet (1979).
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