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Swing Kids (1993)

PG_13 112 min  -  Drama | Music  -   5 March 1993 (USA)
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The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US... See full summary »

Director:

Thomas Carter
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Sean Leonard ...
Christian Bale ...
Frank Whaley ...
Barbara Hershey ...
Tushka Bergen ...
David Tom ...
Julia Stemberger Julia Stemberger ...
Jayce Bartok ...
Otto
Noah Wyle ...
Emil Lutz
Johan Leysen Johan Leysen ...
Herr Schumler
Douglas Roberts ...
Herr Hinz
Martin Clunes Martin Clunes ...
Bannführer
Jessica Hynes ...
Helga (as Jessica Stevenson)
Carl Brincat Carl Brincat ...
H.J. Thug
Mary Fogarty Mary Fogarty ...
Mama Klara Müller (as Mary Fogerty)
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Storyline

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 Nazis begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival. Written by Susan Southall <stobchatay@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Nazi | Swing | Germany | Suicide | Friendship Between Men  | See more »

Taglines:

In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and some language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Djeca swinga See more »

Filming Locations:

Prague, Czech Republic

Box Office

Gross:

$5,632,086 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Hollywood Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

First cinema feature of Jessica Hynes. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In an establishing shot just after the Nazis steal the radio, the rear half of a Vauxhall Wyvern can be seen parked on the street; this car was not introduced until 1948. See more »

Quotes

Peter: If you side with the Nazis, Thomas, then we're at war.
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Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Outlaw (#6.19)" (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

"OVERTURE: TRISTAN AND ISOLDE"
Written by Richard Wagner
Arranged by Charlotte Georg (as Lee Ashley)
Courtesy of Ole Georg/Capitol Production Music See more »