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Knights of Swing
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Knights of Swing

2023-02-01 · 150 min · Not rated

Music · Drama · Romance · History

Set in 1947, Knights of Swing is a feature film that chronicles a group of young jazz musicians whose dream is to form a “really swingin’ Big Band”. Unfortunately, things prove much more complicated when the community objects to the diversity of the band. Alliances form, and lines are drawn. What follows is soul searching, uplifting, and through music, our story illuminates forgiveness, healing and unconditional love.

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Directors
Emilio Palame, David M. Gutel
Production companies
Reel Big Studios, Snakebyte Productions and Entertainment Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Curran BarkerCurran BarkerGifford Williams
Kyle deCampNolan
Brandon RuiterKenny
Greg SadlerDuke
Jeremy Lee StapleJeremy Lee StapleConrad White
Christopher PollackElliott
Emily GogliaEmily GogliaBeverly
Olivia DessyBarb
Ivana Cespedes JordanBonnie
Richard NeilRichard NeilMr. Miller
Emilio PalameEmilio PalameMr. Arthur
Amanda LambertiMrs. Barlutski
Sarah ZeemaCarol Barlutski
Trevor BrunsinkWesley
Abigail McKeeShirley
Jon BriddellJon BriddellMr. Barlutski
Don NowakMr. Conway
Gabriel LemusGabriel Hernandez
Randy IrwinRandy IrwinMr. Tanner
Jeffrey ConwayMr. Simms

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