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Title: Swing (1999)
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1 nomination.
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| Hugo Speer | ... | Martin 'Marty' Luxford | |
| Lisa Stansfield | ... | Joan Woodcock | |
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Paul Usher | ... | Liam Luxford |
| Tom Bell | ... | Sid Luxford | |
| Rita Tushingham | ... | Mags Luxford | |
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Danny McCall | ... | Andy |
| Alexei Sayle | ... | Mighty Mac | |
| Clarence Clemons | ... | Jack | |
| Scot Williams | ... | Buddy | |
| James Hicks | ... | Oi | |
| Nerys Hughes | ... | Maria | |
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Tom Georgeson | ... | Uncle Matty |
| Jimmy Nail | ... | Arthur | |
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Gavin Watson | ... | Orangeman / Piano |
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Jon Huyton | ... | Assistant Hotel Manager |
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An optimistic guy is arrested and thrown in jail, while there he learns the saxophone from a fellow inmate. Once he's released from jail, he and a few friends form a swing band while he tries to win back his girlfriend who married the police officer who arrested him! Written by Michael G. Moen <michael.moen@asu.edu>
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Getting this dream off the ground takes some pretty fancy footwork!Parents Guide:
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Written by Lisa Stansfield, Ian Devaney, Richard Derbyshire
Performed by Georgie Fame
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Jack: Playing the sax is like telling the truth. You never have to tell the same lie twice - if you tell the truth.See more »
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At the end of the credits, they mention five hamsters were killed in the making of this film...and how if they had not moved, the staple gun would not have been used. See more »Soundtracks
I Thought That's What You Liked About MeWritten by Lisa Stansfield, Ian Devaney, Richard Derbyshire
Performed by Georgie Fame
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What a great date movie! I saw "Swing" at the Wine Country Film Festival. I arrived vaguely downhearted and left feeling alright with the world; in my book, any film that accomplishes that is worth seeing. Within a minute of the credits I knew I was in for a good time, and by the film's exuberant end I hadn't been the slightest let down.
"Swing" doesn't take itself too seriously, and as a result it avoids the cloying sweetnes that has started to creep into the Full Monty's (which film I loved) progeny. It reminded me of some of my favorite Australian comedies --" Strictly Ballroom," "Priscilla, Queen of the Dessert" and "Muriel's Wedding" come to mind -- as well as, oddly enough, the sitcom "Seinfeld."
Why? Probably because I was as charmed and entertained by the characters, their foibles and imperfections, as I was by the circumstances in which they found themselves. The humor was dark here and there, and often skewer-sharp, but it wasn't mean-spirited, which I especially appreciated; too often nowadays lazy writers reach for laughs through the cheapest shot. "Swing" left me with the kind of warm glow I get at the best family reunions or holiday meals.
"Swing" also provides an energizing soundtrack, really smooth, accessible cinematography and one of the funnier Liverpool jokes I've heard in years.