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Twist and Shout

Twist and Shout

Part of Zappa Collection

1984•1h 47m•6.8/10
ComedyDrama

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6.8/10(24)

Danish teens come of age in 1963. Bjorn and Erik are close friends. Bjorn is pursued by Kirsten, a future Stepford wife, but he falls for Anna, who initiates him into love and sex. Erik is somber, caring for his home-bound mentally-ill mother while his strict father rules his life. He desires Kirsten, but she's unattainable. Pregnancy, a horrific abortion, an engagement party, and a revelation about the rectitude of Erik's father lead to a climax: Bjorn and Erik must stand up to controlling adults.

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Palle Fogtdal A/S, Per Holst Filmproduktion

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Cast

Adam Tønsberg

Adam Tønsberg

Bjørn

Lars Simonsen

Lars Simonsen

Erik

Camilla Søeberg

Camilla Søeberg

Anna

Ulrikke Bondo

Ulrikke Bondo

Kirsten

Lone Lindorff

Lone Lindorff

Bjørn's Mother

Arne Hansen

Arne Hansen

Bjørn's Father

Aase Hansen

Aase Hansen

Erik's Mother

Bent Mejding

Bent Mejding

Erik's Father

Helle Spanggaard

Inge, Kirstens søster

Kurt Ravn

Kurt Ravn

Kurt, Inges forlovede

Grethe Mogensen

Grethe Mogensen

Annas mor

Elga Olga Svendsen

Elga Olga Svendsen

Bjørns mormor

Willy Jacobsen

Bjørns morfar

Ingelise Ullner

Bjørns moster

Bent Biran

Bjørns onkel

Jytte Strandberg

Bjørns tante

Nina Christoffersen

Kvaksalveren

Finn Gimlinge

Rudolf Brink

Thyge Andersen

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