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'Shout' is a 1991 American musical romance film directed by Jeffrey Hornaday and starring John Travolta as a music teacher who introduces rock and roll to a west Texas home for boys in 1955.

The film also features James Walters, Heather Graham, Richard Jordan, Linda Fiorentino, Scott Coffey, Charles Taylor, and Glenn Quinn as well as an early role for Gwyneth Paltrow.

Plot



The first half of the film is set at Benedict Boys Home. Jesse Tucker and his four friends live under the strict guidance of headmaster Eugene Benedict who has a lovely daughter Sara. Music teacher Jack Cabe introduces them to Rock and Roll until headmaster Benedict threatens to fire Cabe. Cabe instructs the boys to get a radio and listen to the show Midnight Rider. Jesse bets with the guys that he would have sex with Sara, but instead falls in love with her.

They go to the club where they see people enjoying rock n roll to the hilt and Jesse gets inspired and gives an impressive performance on stage. Jack Cabe gets into an altercation with the town sheriff, who is decides to find the truth about his past.

At school Jesse and his friends connect with the girls while attending a lecture on the corrupting effects of modern music and television. One of the guys who is attracted to Sara tells her about the bet. After her initial anger she is won over by Jesse by his honest demeanor and truth.

Jack Cabe is discovered to be a murderer on the run and flees the police. Jesse steals Eugene's car and goes to Jack where he confesses to killing a man while defending his black friend in a club where they were performing. Jesse asks him to stop running, but Jack asks rejects his advice.

At a fair where Benedict's Boys band was asked to play, they begin with usual music, but on seeing Jack surrendering to police, Jesse starts playing rock and roll to the delight of young people and disapproval of the adults. Headmaster Benedict unsuccessfully tries to stop the band while his daughter resumes her relationship with Jesse.

Cast



* John Travolta as Jack Cabe

* James Walters as Jesse Tucker

* Heather Graham as Sara Benedict

* Richard Jordan as Eugene Benedict

* Linda Fiorentino as Molly

* Scott Coffey as Bradley

* Glenn Quinn as Alan

* Sam Hennings as Travis Parker

* Michael Bacall as Big Boy

* Frank von Zerneck as Toby

* Gwyneth Paltrow as Rebecca

* Charles Taylor as Deputy

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