suicide,world war ii,anti-semitism,anti-nazi resistance,swing dancing,children in wartime

Swing Kids (1993)

Poster for 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 Nazi's begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.

Cast & Crew

Director
Thomas Carter
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    Peter Müller Robert Sean Leonard
  • Profile picture of Christian Bale
    Thomas Berger Christian Bale
  • Profile picture of Frank Whaley
    Arvid Frank Whaley
  • Profile picture of Barbara Hershey
    Frau Müller Barbara Hershey
  • Profile picture of Tushka Bergen
    Evey Tushka Bergen
  • Profile picture of David Tom
    Willi Müller David Tom
  • Profile picture of Kenneth Branagh
    Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited) Kenneth Branagh
  • Profile picture of Noah Wyle
    Emil Lutz Noah Wyle

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Keywords

  • suicide
  • world war ii
  • anti-semitism
  • anti-nazi resistance
  • swing dancing
  • children in wartime