Twist
Originally released in 1992. Twist is a documentary film. directed by Ron Mann. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cholly Atkins, Hank Ballard, and Betty Romantini Begg
Synopsis
Combining rare and often hilarious archival footage with engaging interviews, this groovy documentary chronicles the evolution of the titular postwar rock ’n' roll dance craze that took America by storm. Featuring singers and musicians who helped define the phenomenon like Hank Ballard, Chubby Checker, and Joey Dee, as well as clips from TV shows like “American Bandstand,” TWIST tells the overlooked story of how shaking your hips went from being a sign of social degeneracy to the dance form that rocked the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Alliance Films
- Sphinx Productions
- Triton Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twist about?
Combining rare and often hilarious archival footage with engaging interviews, this groovy documentary chronicles the evolution of the titular postwar rock ’n' roll dance craze that took America b...
Who directed Twist?
Twist was directed by Ron Mann.
How long is Twist?
Twist has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Twist released?
Twist was released on September 18, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twist?
The main cast of Twist includes Cholly Atkins, Hank Ballard, Betty Romantini Begg, Chubby Checker, Joey Dee.