Swing (1999): Cast
Swing is a 1999 romantic drama directed by Nick Mead, starring Hugo Speer as Martin Luxford, Rita Tushingham and Paul Usher. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
English What Is Swing About?
The premise of Swing without spoilers.
After serving time, Martin Luxford (Hugo Speer) vows to start a swing band, having learned saxophone from his cellmate Jack. Back in Liverpool he assembles a ragtag group of misfits and persuades his former girlfriend Joan (Lisa Stansfield) to sing, despite her marriage to the cop who arrested him. Their debut at a heavy‑metal pub flops, putting their musical ambitions on shaky ground.
Swing Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- release from prison
- rise to fame
- music band
- drummer
- constable
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- ex convict male lead
- stolen money
- romantic betrayal
- marriage
- saxophone player
- based on story
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- change of name
- directed by cowriter
- band singer
- night watchman
- swing music
- white supremacist
- romantic comedy
- producer co writer
- playing double bass
- false arrest
- one word title
- corrupt policeman
- police riot
- finding a job
- probation officer
- romantic reunion
- embarassing public address announcement
- tea dance
- lottery winner
- wife leaves husband
- unfaithful husband
- wrongfully convicted
- extortion threat
- irish protestant
- family betrayal
- record contract
- burglary
- brass section
- quirky comedy
- marriage of convenience
- romantic rivalry
- happy ending
- romantic reconciliation
- saxophone
- jazz music
- jazz band
- independent film
Swing Cast & Characters
Hugo Speer leads the cast as Martin Luxford, with Rita Tushingham as Mags Luxford and Paul Usher as Liam Luxford. Directed by Nick Mead; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nick Mead
- Hugo Speer as Martin Luxford
- Rita Tushingham as Mags Luxford
- Paul Usher as Liam Luxford
- Clarence Clemons as Jack
Also Starring in Swing
· 15 more- Lisa Stansfield Joan Woodcock
- Alexei Sayle Mighty Mac
- Tom Bell Sid Luxford
- Tom Georgeson Uncle Matty
- Scot Williams Buddy
- Eddie Webber Cockney Wanker
- Chris Walker Prison Warder
- Del Henney Colin Wooton
- Nerys Hughes Maria
- James Hicks Oi
- Carl Chase Heavy Metal Landlord
- Dermot Keaney Arnold
- Gavin Watson Orangeman Pianist
- Danny McCall Andy
- Jon Huyton Terry Storey
More from Nick Mead
More films directed by Nick Mead: Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am? and Bank Robber.
Swing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Swing.
Swing Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Суинг” and “摇摆”.
- Also known as
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- Суинг
- 摇摆
- 스윙
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Movies Like Swing
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Swing Banditry, Swing Fever and Swing Hostess.
Swing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Swing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Swing?
Swing runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Swing released?
Swing was released on June 18, 1999.
Who directed Swing?
Swing was directed by Nick Mead.
More films by Nick Mead Who is in the cast of Swing?
Swing stars Hugo Speer as Martin Luxford, Rita Tushingham as Mags Luxford and Paul Usher as Liam Luxford, among 19 credited actors.
Does Swing have a post-credit scene?
No. Swing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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