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]

Swing
Directed byNick Mead
Produced by
  • Su Lim
  • Louise Rosner
Screenplay byNick Mead
Story by
  • Nick Mead
  • Su Lim
Starring
Music byIan Devaney
CinematographyIan Wilson
Edited byNorman Buckley
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • 7 May 1999 (1999-05-07) (UK)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUK
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Cast

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]

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References

  1. "Lisa Stansfield Talks Upcoming North American Tour, Sharing Cigarettes and Bacon Sandwiches With George Michael". Billboard. 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  2. "Swing (1998)". BFI. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  3. Swing (1999) - Nick Mead | Review | AllMovie, retrieved 2020-08-11
  4. Swing (2000), retrieved 2020-08-11
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