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Cast
Chubby Checker
as Chubby Checker
Dion DiMucci
as Dion
Vicki Spencer
as Vicki Spencer
Cornelius Harp
as The Marcels Singer
Frederick Molton Johnson
as The Marcels Singer
Gene Bricker
as The Marcels Singer
Ronald Mundy
as The Marcels Singer
Richard Knauss
as The Marcels Singer
Allen Johnson
as The Marcels Singer
Clay Cole
as Clay Cole
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1961
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Comedy
Votes8
DirectorOscar Rudolph
WritersRobert E. Kent
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTwist Around The Clock
About Twist Around The Clock
A struggling manager visits a hayseed town and discovers a new dance craze, and hopes to turn it into a overnight nationwide sensation.
Directed by Oscar Rudolph, Twist Around The Clock leans on a strong ensemble — Chubby Checker, Dion DiMucci, Vicki Spencer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1961.
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