Twist Around The Clock
“It's twist-errific! - the first full-length movie about the twist!”
Synopsis
A struggling manager visits a hayseed town and discovers a new dance craze, and hopes to turn it into a overnight nationwide sensation.
Top Cast
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Chubby Checker
Chubby Checker
Dion DiMucci
Dion
Vicki Spencer
Vicki Spencer
Cornelius Harp
The Marcels Singer
Frederick Molton Johnson
The Marcels Singer
Gene Bricker
The Marcels Singer
Ronald Mundy
The Marcels Singer
Richard Knauss
The Marcels Singer
Allen Johnson
The Marcels Singer
Clay Cole
Clay Cole
John Cronin
Mitch Mason
Mary Mitchel
Tina Louden
Maura McGiveney
Debbie Marshall
Tol Avery
Joe Marshall
Alvy Moore
Dizzy Bellew
Lenny Kent
Georgie Clark
Tom Middleton
Jimmy Cook
Jeff Malloy
Larry Louden
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent
- Original Score
- Fred Karger
- Original Title
- Twist Around The Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Four-Leaf Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Rudolph
Robert E. Kent
Fred Karger
Gordon Avil
Jerome Thoms
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Rudolph
Director
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Fred Karger
Original Music Composer
Gordon Avil
Director of Photography
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twist Around The Clock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twist Around The Clock about?
A struggling manager visits a hayseed town and discovers a new dance craze, and hopes to turn it into a overnight nationwide sensation.
Who directed Twist Around The Clock?
Twist Around The Clock was directed by Oscar Rudolph.
Who stars in Twist Around The Clock?
The principal cast of Twist Around The Clock includes Chubby Checker, Dion DiMucci, Vicki Spencer, Cornelius Harp, Frederick Molton Johnson.
When was Twist Around The Clock released and how long is it?
Twist Around The Clock was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Twist Around The Clock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twist Around The Clock was composed by Fred Karger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twist Around The Clock?
Twist Around The Clock holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).