Disco Godfather

Disco Godfather

Year: 1979

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: J. Robert Wagoner

CrimeDramaComedyActionThriller

Touch him and you’re dust! Retired police officer turned celebrity DJ Tucker Williams, known as the Disco Godfather, hits the streets when a potent hallucinogenic called Angel Dust spreads through his neighborhood. Using his music connections and cop instincts, he confronts gang leaders and a corrupt drug syndicate, fighting to protect his community from the dangerous high.

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1

Blueberry Hill kickoff: Tucker as the Disco Godfather

Tucker Williams performs in shiny, chest-exposing attire at Blueberry Hill, proudly spinning platters for the late-70s disco crowd. In the audience, his nephew Bucky watches with admiration while his girlfriend frets about him. Outside, Bucky slips away to score angel dust, triggering the crisis that opens the film.

late-1970s Blueberry Hill
2

Hospitalization: Bucky's PCP trip and recovery begins

Bucky wanders back inside the club in a delirious haze and is taken to the hospital under Dr. Mathis. Tucker visits the PCP ward and witnesses other victims suffering terrifying hallucinations, including a girl with a doll who claims she served her baby for dinner. The doctors warn that Bucky's recovery will take time.

shortly after City hospital
3

Tucker recruits allies: police precinct confrontation

Determined to wipe out the PCP menace, Tucker returns to the precinct where he used to serve. He is welcomed by Captain Kilroy and Lieutenant Hayes, who offer their support for the anti-drug crusade. Tucker lays out his plan to pursue the drug ring and protect the community.

soon after Police precinct
4

Stinger Ray: mastermind behind PCP operations

The antagonist behind the epidemic is revealed as Stinger Ray, a businessman who wants control of a basketball franchise and profits from PCP sales, including the dangerous 'sherms'. He orders a hit on Tucker, but also ultimately wants Tucker alive to deal with later. The tension escalates as Stinger's criminal web tightens.

shortly after Stinger's office
5

Disco assault: hitmen strike during a Blueberry Hill show

During a disco-dancing and skating spectacle at Blueberry Hill, two of Stinger's hitmen attempt to shoot Tucker. In a twist, two other hitmen dressed as cops intervene and shoot the disguised assassins, allowing Tucker to survive the attack. The event cements the danger Tucker faces from the PCP syndicate.

during the disco show Blueberry Hill
6

Community mobilizes: 'Attack the Wack' rally

Activists organize a large rally against PCP, pressing for action and accountability. Tucker rides the momentum and leads an intimidation campaign against dealers with his allies, aiming to disrupt the distribution network. The community becomes a more active participant in the crusade.

shortly after City streets
7

Pimp/whore party raid and cocaine spray

Tucker and a friend infiltrate a party held by pimps and sex workers, forcing the attendees to alert Tucker to any PCP activity. A Saturday Night Fever album cover with cocaine on top is found; Tucker sprinkles the powder around, and partygoers begin snorting it, illustrating the pervasiveness of the drug. The raid shows how widely PCP has contaminated the scene.

later Pimp/whore party
8

Raid uncovers mole in the police squad

A coordinated raid on a PCP den fails to uncover direct drug activity, hinting at a deeper conspiracy. Tucker and Hayes stage a ruse that exposes Kilroy as a mole within the force, casting doubt on the entire operation. This betrayal compounds Tucker's sense of danger.

mid-film PCP den and police precinct
9

Kilroy's death: the price of betrayal

Kilroy's wife discovers his dead body, wrists slit, in the bathtub, underscoring the ruthless reach of the PCP network and the costs of the investigation. Tucker and Hayes recognize the depth of corruption and the personal stakes of their fight. The loss strengthens their resolve.

soon after Kilroy's home
10

Old friend Bob is murdered by PCP thugs

PCP thugs murder Tucker's elderly friend Bob, a respected historian of Black history, deepening the personal toll of the epidemic. Tucker vows to continue the investigation despite the escalating danger. The case gains urgency as more innocents are caught in the crossfire.

mid-film Friend's location
11

Tucker corners the mastermind: interrogation yields truth

Tucker interrogates one of the drug dealers and learns that Stinger Ray is the mastermind behind the PCP operation. The revelation strengthens the alliance with Hayes and fuels Tucker's pursuit. The investigation narrows in on Stinger's operation.

mid-film Police interrogation room
12

Cowboy hippie ambush and brutal retaliation

Tucker is briefly kidnapped by a cowboy-hippie thug who attempts to whip him, but Tucker fights back and launches the attacker through a wall with a whip. The encounter adds to the string of personal affronts Tucker endures. The threat level continues to rise as the drug war intensifies.

mid-film City streets
13

Climactic assault: Stinger's building falls to Tucker

Tucker and a friend storm Stinger's building, hammering through henchmen in a protracted kung-fu showdown. A massive bald fighter nearly overpowers Tucker until he counters with a brutal eye-pressing move that collapses the bruiser. The climactic battle pushes Tucker to the edge.

climax Stinger's building
14

Final hallucinatory confrontation and demonic visions

An intense PCP trip unfolds as Tucker battles a maniacal opponent, loses control, and hallucinates demons and an 'Angel of Death' while the church’s prayers from Mathis's clinic echo in the background. He clutches Stinger, seeing him as a red-demon figure and cries out, 'You're not my mama! You're evil!' The sequence blends nightmare and reality as the drug war looms.

final Stinger's building and Mathis' clinic (cut scenes)
15

Resolution: rescue push and final scream

Bucky and Hayes arrive to help Tucker, shaping a hint of rescue, but the film ends with Tucker screaming, 'Take your hands off of me!' as the hospital looms beyond. The tone remains unsettled, reflecting the ongoing fight against PCP. The ending leaves the door open for continuation and reflection.

end On the way to hospital

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 12:30

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