My Big Fat Father
Min Store Tjocke Far
“My dad is normal, but only I understand.”
Synopsis
Summer of 1959. 11-year old Osvald spend his summer holiday with his parents in the countryside of Södermanland. His father has promised to play soccer with him and get some exercise. He also promised the locals to teach the church choir an Argentine mass. The father has a slight alcohol problem, so will he be able to do it?
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Nick Börjlind
Osvald Nilsson
Rolf Lassgård
Fritz Algot 'Tjaffo' Nilsson
Ann Petrén
Victoria Nilsson
Gunilla Röör
Birgitta
Krister Henriksson
Bertil
Leif Andrée
Hogga
Tomas Norström
Vicar
Halvar Björk
Sunden
Lena Strömdahl
Aunt
Jimmy Almström
Läppen
Yvonne Schaloske
Puddingen
Bertil Norström
Erik Davidsson
Wallis Grahn
Rut Davidsson
Lasse Pettersson
Edvin Friberg
Sture Hovstadius
Verger
Donald Högberg
Train Conductor
Tomas von Brömssen
Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kjell-Åke Andersson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kjell-Åke Andersson, Magnus Nilsson
- Original Title
- Min Store Tjocke Far
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Mefistofilm A/S, MovieMakers, Sandrews, Omega Film & Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kjell-Åke Andersson
Kjell-Åke Andersson, Magnus Nilsson
Per Källberg
Susanne Linnman
Bert Sundberg, Anders Granström
Department Leadership Roster
Kjell-Åke Andersson
Director
Kjell-Åke Andersson
Screenplay
Bert Sundberg
Producer
Susanne Linnman
Editor
Per Källberg
Director of Photography
Anders Granström
Producer
Malin Bergendal
Costume Design
Stig Boqvist
Production Design
Birgitta Brensén
Production Design
Magnus Nilsson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Big Fat Father
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What is My Big Fat Father about?
Summer of 1959. 11-year old Osvald spend his summer holiday with his parents in the countryside of Södermanland. His father has promised to play soccer with him and get some exercise. He also promised the locals to teach the church choir an Argentine mass. The father has a slight alcohol problem, so will he be able to do it?
Who directed My Big Fat Father?
My Big Fat Father was directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson.
Who stars in My Big Fat Father?
The principal cast of My Big Fat Father includes Nick Börjlind, Rolf Lassgård, Ann Petrén, Gunilla Röör, Krister Henriksson.
When was My Big Fat Father released and how long is it?
My Big Fat Father was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.