Twirl
1981 | 100m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Gus Trikonis |
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| Writer: | Gabriel Grunfeld, Ken Vrana |
| Staring: |
| Best friends compete for the title of "Miss Twirl" (similar to a Miss America contest with the primary category of competition being -- what else? -- twirling!). The real test, however, is whether their friendship will survive through the contest with the pressure and interference from their parents to win. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 25, 1981 |
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| Director: | Gus Trikonis |
| Writer: | Gabriel Grunfeld, Ken Vrana |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama, TV Movie |
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| Production Companies | NBC, Charles Fries Productions, Atrium Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 25, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Erin Moran | Bonnie Lee Jordan |
| Lisa Whelchel | Jill Moore |
| Charles Haid | Matt Jordan |
| Stella Stevens | Carolyn Moore |
| Edd Byrnes | Bobby Bennett |
| Sharon Spelman | Tammy Watsberg |
| Heather Locklear | Cherie Sanders |
| Matthew Tobin | Judge Norton Fryer |
| Conni Marie Brazelton | Vanessa Watkins |
| Missy Gold | Traci Jordan |
| Christopher McDonald | Buddy Butler |
| Deborah Richter | Brigit Kummel |
| Donna McKechnie | Louise |
| Rosalind Chao | Kim King |
| Tracy Scoggins | Cindy Ryan |
| Jamie Rose | Lisa Hines |
| Sally Kemp | Mrs. Hines |
| Sandy Ward | Chief Ed Morgan |
| Frances Fong | Mrs. King |
| Nancy Andrews | Margie |
| Joseph G. Medalis | Billy |
| Susan Powell | Cheryl |
| Laurie Sheehan | Brett Longwood |
| Feather Austen | Matt's Secretary |
| Debi Fries | Patti |
| Wiley Harker | Dr. McWilliams |
| P.R. Paul | Whitey |
| Kinky Friedman | Singer in bar |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Gus Trikonis | Director |
| Gabriel Grunfeld | Story |
| Bernard M. Kahn | Teleplay |
| Ken Vrana | Story |
| Jimmie Haskell | Music |
| Gil Hubbs | Director of Photography |
| John A. Barton | Editor |
| Thomas Fries | Editor |
| Herman F. Zimmerman | Art Direction |
| Jean-Pierre Dorléac | Costume Design |
| Joseph J. Kontra | Second Assistant Director |
| Tom Seidman | Second Assistant Director |
| John Fresco | Music Supervisor |
| Fred Gerber | First Assistant Director |
| Jo McCarthy | Hairstylist |
| Tim McNally | Makeup Artist |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Charles W. Fries | Executive Producer |
| Gabriel Grunfeld | Producer |
| Alan Sacks | Supervising Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Trending Position
Clearly inspired by 'Smile' but without the satirical bent, this offers a long look at a national talent competition for pert teen twirlers, showing the the hard work needed to make the grade and the stresses put upon the girls and their parents as they compete for the big prize. Packed with spangl ... y costumes and gleaming smiles, the contestants are delightful, even when displaying their dubious talents. The adults include Haid as the nervy dad of equally edgy Moran, and Stevens , as the mom of lovely Whelchel, willing to go any lengths to help her daughter, even sleeping with nerdy judge Tobin. Locklear is a standout competitor in the supporting cast. Kinky Friedman wrote a tribute theme song thathe sings in a barroom scene. A very sweet, fun movie with an uncynical attitude to the sport and a sunny disposition shown by the bright cast of young women.