Can't Stop the Music

The film "Can't Stop the Music" is a 1980 musical comedy loosely based on the formation of the Village People, led by composer Jacques Morali. The story follows Jack Morell (Alex Briley) and his roommate Samantha "Sam" Simpson (Valerie Perrine), who recruit various individuals from the streets of Greenwich Village to form a disco group, with Sam's ex-boyfriend Steve Waits (Steve Guttenberg) as their record executive. The film features an ensemble cast, including Felipe Rose, David Hodo, Glenn Hughes, Randy Jones, Caitlyn Jenner, and Tammy Grimes, among others, as they navigate the challenges of the music industry and personal relationships.