Swing
“Getting this dream off the ground is going to require some very fancy footwork!!”
Synopsis
When Martin Luxford leaves jail, he decides to form a swing band, having been taught to play the saxophone by his cellmate Jack. Returning to his native Liverpool, Martin pulls together a backing band of misfits and loners, and recruits his ex-girlfriend Joan as a singer. Things are complicated somewhat by the fact that Joan is now married to the policeman who arrested Martin, and when the band's first gig - at a heavy metal pub - goes badly, it seems as though the road to musical success may be a rocky one.
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Top Cast
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Hugo Speer
Martin Luxford
Lisa Stansfield
Joan Woodcock
Paul Usher
Liam Luxford
Rita Tushingham
Mags Luxford
Tom Bell
Sid Luxford
Alexei Sayle
Mighty Mac
Tom Georgeson
Uncle Matty
Scot Williams
Buddy
Danny McCall
Andy
Clarence Clemons
Jack
James Hicks
Oi
Nerys Hughes
Maria
Del Henney
Colin Wooton
Jon Huyton
Terry Storey
Dermot Keaney
Arnold
Eddie Webber
Cockney Wanker
Gavin Watson
Orangeman Pianist
Carl Chase
Heavy Metal Landlord
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Mead
- Screenplay & Story
- Su Lim, Nick Mead
- Original Title
- Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Tapestry Films, The Kushner-Locke Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Mead
Su Lim, Nick Mead
Su Lim
Department Leadership Roster
Su Lim
Writer
Su Lim
Producer
Nick Mead
Director
Nick Mead
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swing
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What is Swing about?
When Martin Luxford leaves jail, he decides to form a swing band, having been taught to play the saxophone by his cellmate Jack. Returning to his native Liverpool, Martin pulls together a backing band of misfits and loners, and recruits his ex-girlfriend Joan as a singer. Things are complicated somewhat by the fact that Joan is now married to the policeman who arrested Martin, and when the band's first gig - at a heavy metal pub - goes badly, it seems as though the road to musical success may be a rocky one.
Who directed Swing?
Swing was directed by Nick Mead.
Who stars in Swing?
The principal cast of Swing includes Hugo Speer, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Usher, Rita Tushingham, Tom Bell.
When was Swing released and how long is it?
Swing was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swing?
Swing holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).