Twirl (1981): Cast
Twirl is a 1981 comedy drama directed by Gus Trikonis, starring Christopher McDonald as Buddy Butler, Rosalind Chao and Charles Haid. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Gus Trikonis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Atrium Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Twirl About?
The premise of Twirl without spoilers.
Two close friends enter the Miss Twirl competition, a pageant that centers on twirling performance much like a Miss America contest. As they vie for the crown, they must also navigate the intense pressure and meddling of their parents, testing whether their friendship can endure the rivalry.
Twirl Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- short skirt high boots majorette costume
- twirling a baton
- majorette
- baton twirler
- baton
- uniform
- believe in yourself
- woman with curly hair
- band majorette
- miniskirt
- leg
- legs
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- baton twirling
Twirl Cast & Characters
Christopher McDonald leads the cast as Buddy Butler, with Rosalind Chao as Kim King and Charles Haid as Matt Jordan. Directed by Gus Trikonis; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gus Trikonis
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Christopher McDonald as Buddy Butler -
Rosalind Chao as Kim King -
Charles Haid as Matt Jordan - Stella Stevens as Carolyn Moore
Also Starring in Twirl
· 24 more- Tracy Scoggins Cindy Ryan
- Heather Locklear Cherie Sanders
- Edd Byrnes Bobby Bennett
- Sandy Ward Chief Ed Morgan
- Jamie Rose Lisa Hines
- Sally Kemp Mrs. Hines
- Joseph G. Medalis Billy
- Deborah Richter Brigit Kummel
- Lisa Whelchel Jill Moore
- Donna McKechnie Louise
- Erin Moran Bonnie Lee Jordan
- Sharon Spelman Tammy Watsberg
- Matthew Tobin Judge Norton Fryer
- Kinky Friedman Singer in bar
- Frances Fong Mrs. King
- Conni Marie Brazelton Vanessa Watkins
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- Nancy Andrews Margie
- Wiley Harker Dr. McWilliams
- P.R. Paul Whitey
- Missy Gold Traci Jordan
- Debi Fries Patti
- Laurie Sheehan Brett Longwood
- Susan Powell Cheryl
- Feather Austen Matt's Secretary
More from Gus Trikonis
More films directed by Gus Trikonis: Christmas Snow, Malice in Wonderland, Dempsey and Dance of the Dwarfs.
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Twirl FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Twirl, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Twirl?
Twirl runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Twirl released?
Twirl was released on October 25, 1981.
Who directed Twirl?
Twirl was directed by Gus Trikonis.
More films by Gus Trikonis Who is in the cast of Twirl?
Twirl stars Christopher McDonald as Buddy Butler, Rosalind Chao as Kim King and Charles Haid as Matt Jordan, among 28 credited actors.
Does Twirl have a post-credit scene?
No. Twirl has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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