Don't Knock the Twist
Synopsis
A TV executive tries to create a musical special to save his network.
Top Cast
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Chubby Checker
Chubby Checker
Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler
Vic Dana
Vic Dana
Linda Scott
Linda Scott
Lang Jeffries
Ted Haver
Mari Blanchard
Dulcie Corbin
Georgine Darcy
Madge Albright
Stephen Preston
Billy Albright
Barbara Morrison
Mrs. Arnold Morrison
Nydia Westman
Amy
James Chandler
Joe Albright
Elizabeth Harrower
Ruth Emerson
Hortense Petra
Mrs. Kay
Frank Albertson
Herbert Walcott
Bess Flowers
Fashion Editor (uncredited)
Paula Lane
Young Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent
- Original Title
- Don't Knock the Twist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Four-Leaf Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Rudolph
Robert E. Kent
Jerome Thoms
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Rudolph
Director
Robert E. Kent
Writer
Sam Katzman
Producer
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 Don't Knock the Twist
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What is Don't Knock the Twist about?
A TV executive tries to create a musical special to save his network.
Who directed Don't Knock the Twist?
Don't Knock the Twist was directed by Oscar Rudolph.
Who stars in Don't Knock the Twist?
The principal cast of Don't Knock the Twist includes Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Vic Dana, Linda Scott, Lang Jeffries.
When was Don't Knock the Twist released and how long is it?
Don't Knock the Twist was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Knock the Twist?
Don't Knock the Twist holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).