Shout
“Rock & Romance Explode In A Texas Town.”
Synopsis
A new music teacher in a 1955 West Texas home for wayward boys brings new vision and hope for many of the interned boys.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shout trailer - 1991
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-27
Top Cast
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John Travolta
Jack Cabe
Jamie Walters
Jesse Tucker
Heather Graham
Sara Benedict
Richard Jordan
Eugene Benedict
Linda Fiorentino
Molly
Scott Coffey
Bradley
Glenn Quinn
Alan
Francis von Zerneck
Toby
Michael Bacall
Big Boy
Sam Hennings
Travis Parker
Gwyneth Paltrow
Rebecca
Kristina Simonds
Rachel
Charles Taylor
Deputy
Paula Bellamy-Franklin
Orphanage Cook / Additional Voices (voice)
Jerry Tullos
Bandstand M.C.
Julie Ariola
Girl's Home Director
Charles Fowlkes
Eyes
Patrik Baldauff
Mr. Hawkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Hornaday
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Gayton
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Shout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Robert Simonds Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Hornaday
Joe Gayton
Randy Edelman
Robert Brinkmann
Seth Flaum
Lindsley Parsons Jr., Robert Simonds
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Gayton
Writer
Jeffrey Hornaday
Director
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Robert Simonds
Producer
William F. Matthews
Production Design
Seth Flaum
Editor
Robert Brinkmann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shout about?
A new music teacher in a 1955 West Texas home for wayward boys brings new vision and hope for many of the interned boys.
Who directed Shout?
Shout was directed by Jeffrey Hornaday.
Who stars in Shout?
The principal cast of Shout includes John Travolta, Jamie Walters, Heather Graham, Richard Jordan, Linda Fiorentino.
When was Shout released and how long is it?
Shout was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Shout make at the box office?
Shout grossed $3.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Shout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shout was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shout?
Shout holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).