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The Swing

2h 13m1983Percy Adlon
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Based on Annette Kolb’s autobiographical novel of the same name, THE SWING is a lavish, breathless reconstruction of life in Munich towards the end of the 19th century. The deceptively simple story centers around the Lautenschlags, a Bavarian-French Catholic family overflowing with artistry but short on practicalities like financial acumen.

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What is The Swing (1983) about?

Based on Annette Kolb’s autobiographical novel of the same name, THE SWING is a lavish, breathless reconstruction of life in Munich towards the end of the 19th century. The deceptively simple story centers around the Lautenschlags, a Bavarian-French Catholic family overflowing with artistry but short on practicalities like financial acumen.

Who stars in The Swing?

The Swing stars Anja Jaenicke (Mathias), Lena Stolze (Gervaise), Joachim Bernhard (Otto), Susanne Herlet (Hespera), Christine Kaufmann (Mme. Lautenschlag). The film was directed by Percy Adlon.

How long is The Swing?

The Swing has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1983.

Where can I watch The Swing?

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