
Knights of Swing
2023-02-01 · 150 min · Not rated
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 BarkerGifford Williams
Jeremy Lee StapleConrad White
Emily GogliaBeverly
Richard NeilMr. Miller
Emilio PalameMr. Arthur
Jon BriddellMr. Barlutski
Randy IrwinMr. TannerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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