Shout (1991)
Director: Jeffrey Hornaday
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
Rural Texas in the '50s finds rebellious teen Walters landed high and dry at the Benedict Home for Boys, until new teacher Travolta arrives and starts getting the kids hip to the sounds of rock'n'roll. You'll count the clichés in this affectionate but unpersuasive romp. From Travolta's pre-Tarantino doldrum days.Author: TJ
Cast & crew
Director: Jeffrey Hornaday
Producer: Robert Simonds
Cast: John Travolta, James Walters, Heather Graham, Richard Jordan, Linda Fiorentino, Scott Coffey, Glenn Quinn, Gwyneth Paltrow full cast
Duration: 89 mins
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