Swing Kids (1993)

6.7/10 • 112 min • Music Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Robert Sean Leonard

Peter Müller

Christian Bale

Thomas Berger

Frank Whaley

Arvid

Barbara Hershey

Frau Müller

Tushka Bergen

Evey

David Tom

Willi 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

Peter Baikie

Bismarck Bandleader

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