Don't Knock the Twist_
A TV executive tries to create a musical special to save his network.
Starring
Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Vic Dana
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Don't Knock the Twist was released 64 years ago in 1962.
Overview
A TV executive tries to create a musical special to save his network.
Don't Knock the Twist is a Music, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (16)
Chubby Checker
Chubby Checker
Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler
Vic Dana
Vic Dana
Linda Scott
Linda Scott
Lang Jeffries
Ted Haver
Mari Blanchard
Dulcie Corbin
Georgine Darcy
Madge Albright
Stephen Preston
Billy Albright
Barbara Morrison
Mrs. Arnold Morrison
Nydia Westman
Amy
James Chandler
Joe Albright
Elizabeth Harrower
Ruth Emerson
HP
Hortense Petra
Mrs. Kay
Frank Albertson
Herbert Walcott
Bess Flowers
Fashion Editor (uncredited)
Paula Lane
Young Girl (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Don't Knock the Twist about?
A TV executive tries to create a musical special to save his network.
How long is Don't Knock the Twist?
Don't Knock the Twist has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Don't Knock the Twist?
The cast of Don't Knock the Twist includes Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Vic Dana, Linda Scott, Lang Jeffries.
What is the rating of Don't Knock the Twist?
Don't Knock the Twist has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Comedy