Double Switch (1987): Cast
Double Switch is a 1987 comedy directed by David Greenwalt, starring Elisabeth Shue as Kathy, BD Wong and George Newbern. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- David Greenwalt
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Double Switch About?
The premise of Double Switch without spoilers.
Teen pop star Bart Holton, pushed by his profit‑driven manager, longs for a normal life. A look‑alike contest introduces Matt, a student who can perfectly mimic his dancing. They agree to swap roles for a week. Matt enjoys chaotic fame and groupies; Bart flirts with high‑school girls, but learn the other's world is tougher than expected.
Double Switch Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- boy wears eyeglasses
- look alike
- dancing
- prince and pauper
- teenage girl
- groupie
- dancer
- song
- singing
- singer
- rock 'n' roll
- teenage boy
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- role reversal
Double Switch Cast & Characters
Elisabeth Shue leads the cast as Kathy, with BD Wong as Waiter and George Newbern as Bart/Matt. Directed by David Greenwalt; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Greenwalt
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Elisabeth Shue as Kathy -
BD Wong as Waiter - George Newbern as Bart/Matt
- Rick Overton as Deejay
Also Starring in Double Switch
· 23 more- Michael Des Barres Simon
- Marcelo Tubert Director
- Tom Bresnahan Greg
- Jeffrey Hornaday Choreographer
- Mark Bringelson Lone Man
- Hal Riddle Security Guard
- Alyson Croft Emily
- Lucinda Dooling Costumer
- Jason Tomlins Soundman
- Barry Wiggins Person #3
- Michele Russell Hilary
- Karen Michaels Waitress
- Henry Sutton Servant
- Lena Pousette Princess Regina
- Betty Ramey Secretary
- Ruth Zakarian Mary Jo
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- Christopher Peters Darryl
- Martin Casella Lawyer
- Tsutomu Carton Valet
- Claude Knobler Jason
- Vicki Gabrielli Stage Manager
- Chris Drury Roadie
- John Reade Bus Driver
More from David Greenwalt
More films directed by David Greenwalt, best-rated first: Secret Admirer, Exile, Rude Awakening and Help Wanted: Kids.
Double Switch Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Rey del rock... Por un día” and “Double Star”.
- Also known as
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- Rey del rock... Por un día
- Double Star
- De Dubbelgangers
- Meu Sonho de Roqueiro
- Die Doppelgänger
- Záměna
- Двойной обмен
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Double Switch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Double Switch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Double Switch?
Double Switch runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Double Switch released?
Double Switch was released on January 25, 1987.
Who directed Double Switch?
Double Switch was directed by David Greenwalt.
More films by David Greenwalt Who is in the cast of Double Switch?
Double Switch stars Elisabeth Shue as Kathy, BD Wong as Waiter and George Newbern as Bart/Matt, among 27 credited actors.
Does Double Switch have a post-credit scene?
No. Double Switch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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