Twist and Shout
Danish teens come of age in 1963. Bjorn and Erik are close friends. Bjorn is pursued by Kirsten, a future Stepford wife, but he falls for Anna, who initiates him into love and sex. Erik is somber, caring for his home-bound mentally-ill mother while his strict father rules his life. He desires Kirsten, but she's unattainable. Pregnancy, a horrific abortion, an engagement party, and a revelation about the rectitude of Erik's father lead to a climax: Bjorn and Erik must stand up to controlling adults.
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About Twist and Shout
Twist and Shout is a 1984 Danish-language comedy and drama film directed by Bille August. The cast is led by Adam Tønsberg, Lars Simonsen, Camilla Søeberg. It has a runtime of 1h 47m.
Twist and Shout was produced by Palle Fogtdal A/S and Per Holst Filmproduktion and made in Denmark. It was released on December 26, 1984.
- Director
- Bille August
- Writers
- Bjarne Reuter, Bille August
- Release date
- December 26, 1984
- Original language
- Danish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark
- Production
- Palle Fogtdal A/S, Per Holst Filmproduktion
Twist and Shout cast & crew
Twist and Shout was directed by Bille August and written by Bjarne Reuter and Bille August.
The cast features Adam Tønsberg as Bjørn, Lars Simonsen as Erik, Camilla Søeberg as Anna, Ulrikke Bondo as Kirsten, Lone Lindorff as Bjørn's Mother, and Arne Hansen as Bjørn's Father.
Is Twist and Shout worth watching?
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Twist and Shout is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Twist and Shout
Adam Tønsberg
Bjørn
Lars Simonsen
Erik
Camilla Søeberg
Anna
Ulrikke Bondo
Kirsten
Lone Lindorff
Bjørn's Mother
Arne Hansen
Bjørn's Father
Aase Hansen
Erik's Mother
Bent Mejding
Erik's Father
Helle Spanggaard
Inge, Kirstens søster
Kurt Ravn
Kurt, Inges forlovede
Grethe Mogensen
Annas mor
Elga Olga Svendsen
Bjørns mormor
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Twist and Shout — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Twist and Shout in United States?
Twist and Shout is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Twist and Shout in?
Twist and Shout is originally in Danish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Twist and Shout?
Twist and Shout runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
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