Kansas City Bomber | 
| Director: Jerrold Freedman
Actors: Raquel Welch, Kevin Mccarthy, Helena Kallianiotes, Norman Alden, Jeanne Cooper
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 25051
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD67224D
ISBN: 1419802569
UPC: 012569672246
EAN: 9781419802560
ASIN: B0007TKNJW
Theatrical Release Date: August 2, 1972
Release Date: May 31, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Roller-derby skater k. C. Carr tries to balance her desire for a happy personal life and her dreams of stardom. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 05/31/2005 Starring: Raquel Welch Kevin Mccarthy Run time: 99 minutes Rating: Pg
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 Only Room For One February 12, 2008
Mr. Richard D. Coreno (Berea, Ohio USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
K.C. Carr is on the fast track to becoming a star in Roller Derby. A divorcee with two children, she has what pop culture would call the "it" factor; but her goal may ultimately prove to be impossible.
Raquel Welch does an outstanding job in portraying the many sides of Carr, in a script which highlights the personal and professional drama in the main character's life. Helena Kallianiotes (Jackie Burdette) received a 1973 Golden Glode nomination for Best Supporting Actress - Movie, as the veteran team leader who refuses to share center stage with Carr.
Team owner Burt Henry - Kevin McCarthy - plays on the drive of Carr to achieve success in the sport and have a lasting, loving relationship.
Directed by Jerrold Freedman and initially released in August 1972, the skating sequences are fantastic and the parallel plot involving Carr's personal life is believable. The tension between Carr, Burdette and Henry spills onto the track, with a match-race to determine who is the best, with the dreams of the loser being crushed in front of fans and teammates.
Kansas City Bomber is a winner, as it depicts the game within the game of life and the steepness in the banked turns to truly find happiness.
 Sometimes its not fun to get what you wish for. November 18, 2007
Bill Graham
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been hounding MGM and Welch's agent to get this film re-released as it was one of my childhood favorites. Everyone else has covered the good points of the plot, but I suspect this version was cut for TV and has lost a certain amount of sex appeal. I do recall longer scenes in the shower and before Raquel goes to the rink to outskate her rival, a few less underthings worn in the locker room. But, it's been thirty five years, maybe I'm mistaken.
Kansaa City Bomber May 7, 2007
Martin D. Tighe (Racine, WI USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent movie that is on DVD for anyone who loves the sport of roller derby.
 It's About Time! January 20, 2007
Mr Doug Gordon (Toronto, ON Canada)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was very surprised to see "Kansas City Bomber" finally released on DVD. It was never released on VHS in North America, only in the U.K. It's a classic that I have not seen on TV for years! It looks great on DVD. The video transfer utilized is clear, and the sound is good too. Although, this movie is not an Academy Award Winner, it has it's own type of charm. It cashed in on the Roller Derby craze of the early '70s. I always liked this movie because Raquel Welch starred in it, and she also did all of the roller stunts for this movie too. There is some historically incorrect information in the synopses located on the back cover. It is mentioned that "Disco" was hot when this movie was released. "Disco" didn't break until 1974, and really blew-up and was in full swing by 1976. This is a small piece of info that should be deleted. All and all, I am very happy with this DVD, and this classic Raquel Welch movie. I recommend it highly for people that like early '70s fare movies.
Raquel Welch January 11, 2007
ANDREW K. DUNCAN (San Antonio, TX)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Excellent roller-skating pro contests, and very well done by Welch. Even if she had a double, I'll bet she got a lot of bruises in this one--tough job!!! Excellent story, with many true-to-life highlights. The movie tells the story, without dwelling on any maudlin aspects of the business too much.
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