Swing Kids
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Swing Kids

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 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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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.

Released March 5, 1993

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
243
Seasons
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Top cast

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Robert Sean Leonard

Robert Sean Leonard

Peter Müller

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Thomas Berger

Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

Arvid

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Frau Müller

Tushka Bergen

Tushka Bergen

Evey

David Tom

David Tom

Willi Müller

Mary Fogarty

Mary Fogarty

Mama Klara Müller

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited)

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