Swing Kids (1993)
In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.
Starring Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley
Directed by Thomas Carter
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.
Runtime: 112 min.
Rating: 6.7
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Music
Keywords: suicide,world war ii,musical,anti semitism,nazi resistance,swing dancing,children in wartime
Cast
Peter Müller
Thomas Berger
Arvid
Frau Müller
Evey
Willi Müller
Mama Klara Müller
Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited)
Emil Lutz
Bannführer
Helga
Dr. Dietrich Berger
Gestapo Arresting Berger