Twist and Shout

Twist and Shout (1984)

ComedyDrama

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.

Director: Bille August
Writer: Bille August

Casts

	Adam Tønsberg as Bjørn
	Lars Simonsen as Erik
	Camilla Søeberg as Anna
	Ulrikke Bondo as Kirsten
	Lone Lindorff as Bjørn's Mother
	Arne Hansen as Bjørn's Father
	Aase Hansen as Erik's Mother
	Bent Mejding as Erik's Father
	Helle Spanggaard as Inge, Kirstens søster
	Kurt Ravn as Kurt, Inges forlovede
	Grethe Mogensen as Annas mor
	Elga Olga Svendsen as Bjørns mormor
	Willy Jacobsen as Bjørns morfar
	Ingelise Ullner as Bjørns moster
	Bent Biran as Bjørns onkel
	Jytte Strandberg as Bjørns tante
	Nina Christoffersen as Kvaksalveren
	Finn Gimlinge as
	Rudolf Brink as
	Thyge Andersen as
	Poul Lundvad as
	Ole Borg as
	Per Mogensen as
	Thomas Borch Nielsen as
	Malene Schwartz as Kirsten's Mother
	Troels II Munk as Kirsten's Far

Crew