Which 1983 sequel to 'Saturday Night Fever' was directed by Sylvester Stallone?

Which 1983 sequel to Saturday Night Fever was directed by Sylvester Stallone? The answer is “Staying Alive.”

Staying Alive continues the story of Tony Manero, played again by John Travolta, six years after Saturday Night Fever. In the sequel, Tony leaves his Brooklyn surroundings behind and pursues a career as a dancer on Broadway. The film was released theatrically on July 15, 1983.

Sylvester Stallone directed, produced, and co-wrote the movie with Norman Wexler. Travolta had recently seen Rocky III and wanted a director who could bring similar energy and momentum to a dance-focused sequel. Stallone also rewrote parts of the screenplay to give Tony a more optimistic path and helped shape the film for a PG rating.

The title refers to the Bee Gees song “Stayin’ Alive,” which had been central to the original film’s soundtrack. Although critics reacted negatively, the sequel earned about $127 million worldwide against a reported $22 million budget. The title is often written with a space in the film title but without one in the song title.