Born to Swing
Synopsis
“A tribute to the Swing Era evoked by skillful intercutting of rare material examining the varying fortunes of five ex-Basie sidemen. It looks at the years between 1930 and 1945 when Swing was in its heyday. Features a large number of artists including: the Count Basie Band, Buddy Tate, Earle Warren, Buck Clayton and Gene Krupa.” - BFI
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Jeremy
- Original Title
- Born to Swing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Silverscreen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Jeremy
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Department Leadership Roster
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Editor
John Jeremy
Director
John Jeremy
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Swing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born to Swing about?
“A tribute to the Swing Era evoked by skillful intercutting of rare material examining the varying fortunes of five ex-Basie sidemen. It looks at the years between 1930 and 1945 when Swing was in its heyday. Features a large number of artists including: the Count Basie Band, Buddy Tate, Earle Warren, Buck Clayton and Gene Krupa.” - BFI
Who directed Born to Swing?
Born to Swing was directed by John Jeremy.
Who stars in Born to Swing?
The principal cast of Born to Swing includes Humphrey Lyttelton, Buck Clayton, John Hammond, Andy Kirk, Jo Jones.
When was Born to Swing released and how long is it?
Born to Swing was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 49m.