The Movie Unholy Rollers
The movie Unholy Rollers is an American International Motion Pictures production filmed in 1972 and stars Claudia Jennings, Louis Quinn, Betty Anne Rees, Kathleen Freeman, and many others. The film was produced by Roger Corman and edited by Martin Scorsese with director Vernon Zimmerman. Interestingly enough, the art and set director was Spencer Quinn who played the redheaded mean kid in the ‘Our Gang” comedies. Today the fim Unholy Rollers is now considered a cult classic and is celebrated by roller derby teams worldwide.
Below is are the partial credits at the end of the movie Unholy Rollers showing some of the songs recorded for the soundtrack by Louie & The Rockets, who is credited at the bottom.
In the movie Unholy Rollers Louie & The Rockets record the entire soundtrack featuring some of the greatest hits of the 1950s by iconic artist like Chuck Berry, The Rays, Jimmy Reed, and many more. The movie’s theme song “Stay Away From Karen” was written by Louie & The Rockets producers / advisors Danny Janssen & Bobby Hart Listen below.
Unholy Rollers Movie Scene
Below: An Unholy Rollers movie scene featuring Claudia Jennings (standing) and Louie & The Rockets on stage. Interestingly enough, at the table on the right in the white hat is Louie & The Rockets manager Jay “Shack” Gigandet, a notable comedian in his own right, who was Bud Abbott’s manager from Abbott & Costello. He also was involved in promotion of Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, and others.
Below: An Unholy Rollers movie promo poster with Claudia Jennings (standing) and Louie & The Rockets on stage. Interestingly enough, at the table on the right in the white hat is Louie & The Rockets manager Jay “Shack” Gigandet, a notable comedian in his own right, who was Bud Abbott’s manager from Abbott & Costello. He also was involved in promotion of Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, and others.
Maxim Magazine February 2000 issue where the movie Unholy Rollers made it to #30 of 50 in a “B” Movie Shootout.
The HBO VHS Version
Rocket Chair
Claudia Jennings loved Louie & The Rockets and in this scene even named the chair she was trying out in the store after the Rockets.
Below a composite of the Unholy Rollers theater marquee poster on the left and a group of promotionals on the right.
