Movies and TvShows featuring "twist-the-dance" theme.

The World's Fastest Indian is a biographical drama based on the true story of Burt Munro, a New Zealand man who spent years perfecting his 1920 Indian motorcycle. Determined to fulfill his dream of setting a land-speed record, Burt travels to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, where he faces numerous challenges and obstacles. With his passion, determination, and unconventional methods, Burt proves that with enough ambition and heart, anything is possible.

When Miss Marple's friend is accused of murdering a wealthy man, she sets out to prove their innocence through her detective skills. As she investigates, she unravels a web of deception, disguises, and unexpected twists.

My Way tells the story of a talented musician who overcomes obstacles and achieves success in the music industry. The plot explores themes of family conflict, ambition, and the price of fame. Set in various locations including Paris, France and Egypt, the movie follows the protagonist as he navigates the music industry, deals with relationships, and faces personal challenges.

A scientist develops a new serum that gives him the ability to see through objects, but as his power grows, it becomes a curse that leads him down a dangerous path. He becomes obsessed with seeing everything, including the secrets and sins of those around him. As his vision becomes more powerful, he realizes that he can no longer handle the truth that he uncovers. The consequences of his newfound power escalate, leading to a terrifying climax.

A group of friends in East Germany undertake a daring plan to dig a tunnel under the Berlin Wall in order to help people escape to West Berlin. Their mission becomes more dangerous when they are discovered by the authorities and have to face betrayal, surveillance, and the constant threat of being caught. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the human spirit's desire for freedom.

Sweet Dreams is a drama movie set in the 1960s, where a young boy dives into the world of photography to cope with his grief over his missing mother. With the help of a doctor and a journalist, he unravels the hidden truth behind his mother's disappearance. The movie explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the power of storytelling.

In Twist Again in Moscow, a dissident rock singer flees the country to avoid the corrupt system. With the help of a KGB agent, he tries to escape to Kyiv, Ukraine. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and humorous situations, including a horse-drawn sleigh chase on Christmas Eve. The movie explores themes of communism vs capitalism and the struggle for freedom in the Soviet Union.

A World Apart follows the story of a 13-year-old girl living in Johannesburg, South Africa during the apartheid era. She witnesses the struggle for freedom and equality as her mother becomes involved in the anti-apartheid movement. Through friendship and personal growth, the girl navigates the challenges of living under house arrest and dealing with an absent father, all while yearning to make a difference in her country.

In this romantic comedy musical, a boat captain finds himself caught between the affections of three women while trying to navigate his successful career and decide on his romantic future.

Audition (1964) is a documentary that follows a young rock band in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The film captures their music rehearsals, short stories, experimental film techniques, and the twists and turns of their journey in the music industry. It explores themes of youth, passion, and the challenges faced by amateur musicians in a changing society.

This documentary explores the history and influence of the twist dance, showcasing its impact on popular culture and the African-American community during the 1950s and 1960s. Through interviews, archival footage, and episodic structure, the film provides an in-depth look at the dancers, musicians, and the social context that shaped this iconic dance form.

A group of college students head to Palm Springs for a wild weekend getaway. Along the way, they encounter various adventures and mishaps, including car chases, romantic entanglements, and a house party gone wrong. Throughout their weekend, they learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of living life to the fullest.

A woman, Lisa, wants to kill her husband, Robert, with the help of her lover, Alan. They plan an elaborate scheme involving insurance fraud and an airplane crash. However, Robert survives and Lisa finds herself trapped in a web of collusion and blackmail. As the plot unfolds, the audience is taken on a tense and thrilling journey filled with twists and turns.

After an astronaut mysteriously disappears during a space capsule crash, he returns to Earth as a giant murderous creature due to exposure to radiation. The creature goes on a killing spree, terrorizing the countryside and causing chaos. As the body count rises, a team of scientists and military personnel must find a way to stop the creature before it's too late.

Hector travels with Luisa by the road linking Madrid with Barcelona. When another car suddenly crosses his path, his vehicle leaves the road and plunges into a tree. Hector dies and she is seriously injured. The other car was occupied by Jorge and Paula, her lover. Several vehicles cross before the car crash and do not stop, each for a different reason. Among them is Julio, a truck driver who does not stop in order to reach his destination on time, not knowing that at the wrecked car travels his old girlfriend.

In 1943, a German commando conceals a large quantity of gold in an undersea cave on the coast of Corsica. Years later, Schlumpf, the sole survivor of the commando, returns to Corsica to recuperate the treasure -- with British and Soviet spies on his heels, and closely monitored by Dromard, from the French intelligence services. The monocled Dromard is convinced that he can outfox his opponents, but difficulties accumulate: despite his plump appearance, Herr Schlumpf is a sly fellow; Corsica is teeming with treasure hunters from various nationalities; and all parties readily resort to unnatural alliances, brazen treachery, and strong-arm tactics. Who will get the treasure?

Do Not Disturb is a comedy film set in England, where a series of misunderstandings and mistaken assumptions lead to chaos and romantic jealousy. The story revolves around a husband and wife who find themselves entangled in a web of confusion after a night of mistaken identity at a hotel. With a witty script and a talented ensemble cast, Do Not Disturb is a hilarious exploration of human foibles and the unpredictable nature of love.

Michel and Paul earn money from passers-by by doing chalk drawings outside the Louvre. They also make the scene at the hot spots of Paris. Sand is a wealthy and luscious blonde artist who paints nude girls and houses at her loft. When Michel's gorgeous sister shows up from out of town, both Paul and Sand fall for her.

Film about the creation of New York's famous Peppermint Lounge, where the Twist became a dance craze.

In this crime melodrama, a Swiss woman finds herself unwittingly involved in a plot to steal from her employer, a London diamond merchant. Her boyfriend is behind the scheme. First he sends two accomplices disguised as German jewelers to see the boss. He is not fooled by their ruse and is killed while the woman is knocked unconscious. She awakens with amnesia and begins aimlessly wandering the London streets. Thinking that his girl has squealed to the police, her boy friend begins scouring the town to find her. Meanwhile, she is taken in by a boxer who returns to the ring to win the money needed to get her out of the country. Trouble ensues when her lover finally finds her after the match and begins beating on the exhausted fighter.