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The Twist is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Ron Mann and released in 1992. The film is a history of the twist dance craze of the early 1960s, exploring the creative, social and political contexts in which it was created and embraced by the public.
Original Release
09/18/1992
US Release
08/13/1993
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Cholly Atkins | Self |
| Hank Ballard | Self |
| Chubby Checker | Self |
| Joey Dee | Self |
| Joe Fusco | Self |
| Gladys Horton | Self |
| Mama Lu Parks | Self |
| Dee Dee Sharp | Self |
| Elvis Presley | Self |
| Frankie Avalon | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Cholly Atkins | Self |
| Hank Ballard | Self |
| Chubby Checker | Self |
| Joey Dee | Self |
| Joe Fusco | Self |
| Gladys Horton | Self |
| Mama Lu Parks | Self |
| Dee Dee Sharp | Self |
| Elvis Presley | Self |
| Frankie Avalon | Self |
| Gary U.S. Bonds | Self |
| Fats Domino | Self |
| Buddy Holly | Self |
| Susan Horton | Dancer |
| Little Richard | Self |
| Marshall McLuhan | Himself |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Don Haig | Executive Producer |
| Ron Mann | Producer |
| Sue Len Quon | Producer |
| Ann Mayall | Producer |
