The Swinging Cheerleaders (1974)

Oyuncular

Jo Johnston

Kate

Cheryl Smith

Andrea

Colleen Camp

Mary Ann

Rosanne Katon

Lisa

Ron Hajak

Buck

Ric Carrott

Ross

Jason Sommers

Prof. Thorpe

Ian Sander

Ron

Mae Mercer

Jessica Thorpe

Jack Denton

Coach Turner

John Quade

Belski

Bob Minor

Ryan

George D. Wallace

Mr. Putnam

Dion Lane

Janie Hamilton

Hank Rolike

Bartender

Fred Scheiwiller

Jerry

Jodi Carlson

Other Cheerleader

Gary Schneider

Jock at Party

Sandy Dempsey

Girl at Tryouts

Candy All

Girl at Tryouts

These cheerleader films explore themes of school spirit through unusual methods, like in The Cheerleaders (1973), where cheerleaders weaken the opposing football team through sexual encounters. The Swinging Cheerleaders (1974) examines cheerleading's societal implications and perceptions as degrading to women, with a reporter joining a squad to expose this. Revenge of the Cheerleaders (1976) presents cheerleading with sexualized imagery, violence, and humor. The Great American Girl Robbery (1979) utilizes cheerleaders in crime-related storylines, involving a hijacked busload of cheerleaders kidnapped by terrorists. These films maintain coherence through recurring themes of spirit, energy, gender dynamics, and sexualization. Often portraying cheerleaders positively as energetic and virtuous, they depict moral righteousness and role models against injustices. Plots involve cheerleaders in mysterious scenarios, adding thrill and intrigue, with themes of pride, rivalry, and competition.

★ 5.9

The Cheerleaders

1973

★ 4.3

Revenge of the Cheerleaders

1976

★ 3.8

The Great American Girl Robbery

1979