When John Travolta slid across a Day-Glo dance floor bearing the infamous white disco suit, an iconic moment in film was born. Travolta captured the hearts of the world with his portrayal of a struggling working class guy from Brooklyn whose only release was the dance floor and the soulful beats of disco music, brought alive by the legendary Bee Gees. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Saturday Night Fever is now available to enjoy again and again as a digitally re-mastered anniversary special edition, out on DVD on October 1st. Tony Manero is the second son of a poor Italian American family in New York’s Brooklyn who is bursting with resentment toward their preferential treatment of his older brother. Tony’s only release comes from his local discotheque, a world where his prowess on the dance floor ensures there’s one place where he reigns supreme. Grooving his troubles away every Saturday night is Tony’s sole aim, until he meets beautiful and ambitious Stephanie who longs to make it across the river to richer Manhattan. Tony’s attempts to woo Stephanie meet varying success but the disco chemistry between the pair turns out to be a powerful force.

At the time of its release in 1977, Saturday night Fever was not only a runaway success, winning fans over with its disco cool and sartorial savvy, but it also marked a seminal moment in the relationship between movies and music.

The Bee Gees soundtrack, including the eponymous title track, Staying’ Alive, How Deep is your Love, More than a Woman, Jive Talking and You Should be Dancing, was released prior to the film and proved that the music was integral to the essence of the movie.

Based on a 1976 New York Magazine article by Nik Cohn, Tribal Rites of Saturday Night; Travolta and his fellow cast and crew succeeded in encapsulating the American subculture of the time with true grit and panache.

Travolta’s performance, which earned him an Oscar nomination, was lauded as one of his best, as the mixed up kid with magical moves we will never forget.

Now available to buy as a Special Collector’s Edition packed with special features including dance lessons based on choreography from the film, documentaries about DJs and discos from the era as well as an exclusive interactive game, Dance Challenge Fever.

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