Swing (1999 film)
Swing is a 1999 musical comedy romance film directed by Nick Mead and starring Hugo Speer and Lisa Stansfield. This was Stansfield's film debut and she also recorded the soundtrack, Swing.[1] Jimmy Nail was originally cast, but does not feature in the film.[2] The film was produced by Su Lim and Louise Rosner, with Donald Kushner, Peter Locke, Robert L. Levy, Peter Abrams and Jean-Pierre Guérin as executive producers.[2]
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| Directed by | Nick Mead |
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| Screenplay by | Nick Mead |
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| Music by | Ian Devaney |
| Cinematography | Ian Wilson |
| Edited by | Norman Buckley |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Hugo Speer as Martin 'Marty' Luxford
- Lisa Stansfield as Joan Woodcock
- Paul Usher as Liam Luxford
- Tom Bell as Sid Luxford
- Rita Tushingham as Mags Luxford
- Danny McCall as Andy
- Alexei Sayle as Mighty Mac
- Clarence Clemons as Jack
- Scot Williams as Buddy
- James Hicks as Oi
- Nerys Hughes as Maria
- Tom Georgeson as Uncle Matty
- Dermot Keaney as Arnold
- Jon Huyton as Terry
- Del Henney as Colin
- Richard Buss as Superintendent
- Leo Green as Orangeman / Sax
- David Spence as Orangeman / Trumpet
- Gavin Watson as Orangeman / Piano
- Chris Walker as Screw
- Carl Chase as Dig
- Tim Gallagher as Punter
Music
Reception
AllMovie critic Buzz McClain gave the film a 2 out of 5, calling it "a terrific film, full of life and joy and excellent music, but with an uncharacteristically somber finale".[3] Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has the film at 43% based on 7 reviews with an average rating of 4.64/10.[4]
References
- "Lisa Stansfield Talks Upcoming North American Tour, Sharing Cigarettes and Bacon Sandwiches With George Michael". Billboard. 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- "Swing (1998)". BFI. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- Swing (1999) - Nick Mead | Review | AllMovie, retrieved 2020-08-11
- Swing (2000), retrieved 2020-08-11
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