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In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another. - Swing Kids
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Title: Swing Kids

Release Date: 5 Mar 1993

Runtime: 1h 52m

Genre: Music, Drama

Director: Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1

Production Companies: Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1

Overview: The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazi's begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (231 votes)

Cast

  • Peter Müller: Robert Sean Leonard
  • Thomas Berger: Christian Bale
  • Arvid: Frank Whaley
  • Frau Müller: Barbara Hershey
  • Evey: Tushka Bergen
  • Willi Müller: David Tom
  • Mama Klara Müller: Mary Fogarty
  • Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited): Kenneth Branagh
  • Emil Lutz: Noah Wyle
  • Bannführer: Martin Clunes
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