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Hey, Let's Twist! is a 1961 American musical film directed by Greg Garrison and written by Hal Hackady. The film stars Joey Dee, Jo Ann Campbell, Teddy Randazzo, Kay Armen, Zohra Lampert and Dino Di Luca. The film was released on December 31, 1961, by Paramount Pictures.[2][3]
| Hey, Let's Twist! | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Greg Garrison |
| Screenplay by | Hal Hackady |
| Produced by | Martha Vera Romm |
| Starring | Joey Dee Jo Ann Campbell Teddy Randazzo Kay Armen Zohra Lampert Dino Di Luca |
| Cinematography | George Jacobson |
| Edited by | Arline Garson Sidney Katz |
| Music by | Henry Glover |
Production company | Harry Romm Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $300,000[1] |
The same team later made Two Tickets to Paris (1962).
Plot
The rise, fall, and resurgence of the Peppermint Lounge club is chronicled. The children of the owner almost ruin the club by updating the place but realize their error.
Cast
- Joey Dee as Himself
- Jo Ann Campbell as Piper
- Teddy Randazzo as Rickey Dee
- Kay Armen as Angie
- Zohra Lampert as Sharon
- Dino Di Luca as Papa
- Hope Hampton as herself
- Richard Dickens as Rore
- The Peppermint Loungers as Themselves
- Joe Pesci as Extra (uncredited) (His movie debut)
Production
The film shot for two weeks at Pathe Studios in New York. Filming started November 1961. It was made independently and distributed through Paramount. There were a number of "twist" movies shot around the same time, others including Don't Knock the Twist.[1]
Reception
The film performed well at the box office. A sequel to be set in Paris was announced, Viva La Twist.[4] This eventually became Two Tickets to Paris.
References
- By A.H. WEILER. (1961, Nov 26). "BY WAY OF REPORT". New York Times
- "Hey, Let's Twist! (1961) - Overview". TCM.com. 1961-12-23. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- "Movie Review - - 'The Errand Boy' and 'Hey, Let's Twist' on Neighborhood Bill". NYTimes.com. 1962-02-08. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- "PRODUCERS RUSH NOVIES ON TWIST" (1962, Jan 06). New York Times
External links
- Hey, Let's Twist! at IMDb
- Soundtrack by Joey Dee And The Starliters (Label:Roulette – R 25168 )
- https://www.discogs.com/Joey-Dee-The-Starliters-Hey-Lets-Twist-Original-Soundtrack-Recording/release/2975349
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«Эй, давай-ка твист» (англ. Hey, Let's Twist) — американский музыкальный фильм 1961 года режиссёра Грега Гаррисона. Шестая роль в кино известного итальянского актёра и певца Адриано Челентано.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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