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Swing Kids

Swing Kids

1993 ·  USA ·  112 minutes ·  PG-13 ·  1 win & 1 nomination.
coming-of-age musical drama period film
Stars: Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley
Director: Thomas Carter
In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.
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 lead to more difficult choices as the Nazis begin tightening...
Tags: culture clash, faltering friendships, political unrest
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In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.

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 lead to more difficult choices as the Nazis begin tightening...
Tags: culture clash, faltering friendships, political unrest, social injustice, totalitarian states

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Starring of Swing Kids

Robert Sean Leonard

Robert Sean Leonard

as Peter Müller
Christian Bale

Christian Bale

as Thomas Berger
Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

as Arvid
Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

as Frau Müller
Tushka Bergen

Tushka Bergen

as Evey
David Tom

David Tom

as Willi Müller
Mary Fogarty

Mary Fogarty

as Mama Klara Müller
Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

as Herr Knopp

Storyline of Swing Kids

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.
Genre:
drama, music
Theme:
culture clash, faltering friendships, political unrest, social injustice, totalitarian states
Mood:
food for thought
Certification:
Parents Strongly Cautioned - Ages 13+ Recommended
Flag:
profanity, questionable for children, violence, watch with your teen
MPA rating:
PG-13
Award:
1 win & 1 nomination.

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