''Swinging with the Finkels'' is a 2011 British

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directed by Jonathan Newman and starring

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and Melissa George. The screenplay concerns a wealthy London couple who decide to take up "swinging" (as in "partner swapping") in an attempt to save their struggling marriage. The film was picked up by Freestyle Releasing and had a limited release date in the United States on 26 August 2011.http://www.dvdtown.com/news/swinging-with-the-finkels-opens-friday-in-florida-and-california/9034

Cast

as Alvin Finkel *

as Ellie Finkel * Melissa George as Janet * Jonathan Silverman as Peter * Richard Shelton as Trevor (original) *

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as Mr. Winters *

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as Richard * Edward Akrout as Andrew * John Barrard as Old Man * Paul Chowdhry as Henry

Production notes

The 2011 film was based on ''Sex with the Finkels'' (

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), an original short film also from director Jonathan Newman.De Semlyen, Phil (2011-04-21). New Swinging With The Finkels Poster - Exclusive: Extreme wife swap. ''Empire Online'', 21 April 2011. Retrieved on 2018-06-26 from https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/new-swinging-finkels-poster/. The film reportedly served as a vehicle for co-star Mandy Moore to extend her acting range beyond "good girl" roles.Malkin, Marc; Malec, Brett (2010-10-22). Is Mandy Moore a "Raunchy" Swinger? ''E! Online'', 22 October 2010. Retrieved on 2018-06-26 from https://www.eonline.com/news/206860/is-mandy-moore-a-raunchy-swinger.

Reception

References

External links

* British comedy films Films directed by Jonathan Newman 2011 comedy films 2011 films Films shot in Cambridgeshire 2010s English-language films 2010s British films {{2010s-UK-comedy-film-stub