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Swing Kids

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

1993 · PG-13 · 1h 52m

Directed by Thomas Carter

6.7

TMDB audience score
261 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Robert Sean Leonard
    Peter Müller

  • Christian Bale
    Thomas Berger

  • Frank Whaley
    Arvid

  • Barbara Hershey
    Frau Müller

  • Tushka Bergen
    Evey

  • David Tom
    Willi Müller

  • Mary Fogarty
    Mama Klara Müller

  • Kenneth Branagh
    Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited)

  • Noah Wyle
    Emil Lutz

  • Martin Clunes
    Bannführer

  • Jessica Hynes
    Helga

  • David Robb
    Dr. Dietrich Berger

  • Sean Pertwee
    Gestapo Arresting Berger

  • Julia Stemberger
    Frau Linge

  • Jayce Bartok
    Otto

  • Johan Leysen
    Herr Schumler

  • Douglas Roberts
    Hinz

  • Carl Brincat
    HJ Thug