Get Rollin'

A documentary about Pat the Cat and other roller disco skaters who want to make it big doing what they do.

Cast

Pat Richardson

as Self (as 'Pat the Cat' Richardson)

Vinnie Vinzerrelli

as Self (as Vincent 'Vinzerrelli' Brown)

Inez Daniels

as Self

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