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1983•0h 14m•Released•EN

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Overview

A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies. Released at the height of Thriller’s success, the short film redefined the music video, broke racial barriers, and became the first inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry.

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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

November 21, 1983

Runtime

0h 14m

Rating

8.3 / 10

Votes

805

Budget

$500,000

Revenue

$76,000,000

Status

Released

Popularity

6.7

The Swinging Light

Cast

Meet the actors behind the movie.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Ola Ray

Ola Ray

Michael's Girlfriend

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Narrator (voice)

Cynthia Garris

Cynthia Garris

Zombie (uncredited)

Mick Garris

Mick Garris

Zombie (uncredited)

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Hanala Sagal

Dancer (uncredited)

Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)

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Reed Armstrong

Zombie (uncredited)

Rick Baker

Rick Baker

Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)

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Miko C. Brando

Zombie (uncredited)

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James Canino

Zombie (uncredited)

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Greg Cannom

Zombie (uncredited)

The Swinging Light

Featured Crew

The directors, writers, and producers behind the movie.

John Landis

John Landis

Director

John Landis

John Landis

Producer

George Folsey Jr.

George Folsey Jr.

Producer

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Writer

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Producer

John Landis

John Landis

Screenplay

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