Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD EAN: 0786936188387 Format: Closed-captioned Label: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2002-09-03 Running Time: 114 Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: 1993-03-05
In 1939, Nazi Germany declares war on freedom and demands conformity from its youth. But a group calling themselves Swing Kids rebel with their "swing music" from America. When two of them dare to stand up against the powerful forces around them -- traditions will be broken and loyalties must be crossed! Robert Sean Leonard (DEAD POETS SOCIETY) and Christian Bale (SHAFT, AMERICAN PSYCHO) deliver gripping performances as two friends who must choose between their individual freedom or loyalty to the murderous Third Reich. Also featuring screen favorite Barbara Hershey (BEACHES, TIN MEN), SWING KIDS is an inspirational and powerful story about friendship -- and finding the courage to fight for what you believe in!
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: As good as I remember it, and slightly better now that I'm older and understand some of the references. Comment: Swing Kids has always been a favorite movie of mine, since I first saw it in college. Seeing it again after having been in the music business for 8 years, many of the musical references and jokes are clearer to me now and made the movie that much better. Musician or not, I highly recommend renting/buying this flick. Customer Rating: Summary: Good Movie Comment: I bought this movie because I like swing dancing. It was a really good movie I really enjoyed it. Customer Rating: Summary: I'm not gonna lie... I LOVE this movie. Comment: Yeah, the premise sounds weird. Nazi Germany + teens into swing music/culture = WTF? But, it's a tragic story of friends torn apart by an oppressive government. Robert Sean Leonard and Christian Bale are both wonderful. Customer Rating: Summary: One of my favorites! Comment: Excellent film with some history, some fun dancing and some serious tear jerking...The music and dancing is amazing in this film but the story is really powerful too! Customer Rating: Summary: A Swinging Good Time Comment: This movie is amazing. Robert Sean Leonard and Christian Bale give amazing performances. The storyline is really powerful with messages that go beyond the WWII era. I first watched this movie in a German class, but bought it really soon afterwards... it's extremely powerful.
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