Swing Kids is a film produced in 1993 and directed by Thomas Carter. The runtime is approximately 112 minutes. The film is considered as being part of the Lindy Hop revival of the 1980s and 1990s, and responsible for bringing more people to this dance form. The soundtrack includes a combination of swing music and the film's score.
In pre-World War II Germany, Swing music becomes the underground movement of young people. Two high school students, ...
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Swing Kids is a film produced in 1993 and directed by Thomas Carter. The runtime is approximately 112 minutes. The film is considered as being part of the Lindy Hop revival of the 1980s and 1990s, and responsible for bringing more people to this dance form. The soundtrack includes a combination of swing music and the film's score.
In pre-World War II Germany, Swing music becomes the underground movement of young people. Two high school students, Peter Müller (Robert Sean Leonard) and Thomas Berger (Christian Bale), attempt to be Swing Kids by night and Hitler Youth by day. The impact of this decision is felt acutely by their friends and families. Soon dancing and fun lead to more difficult choices as the Nazis begin tightening their grip on Germany. A seemingly charming but intimidating Gestapo officer Herr Knopp (Kenneth Branagh in an uncredited role) insinuates himself into their lives. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival....
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