Höjdhoppar'n
Synopsis
35-year old Erik Engman, aka Pinnen, is the local fool. He picks up garbage and eats at the old people's home. One day he is asked to try the high-jump at the sport's field. He becomes fascinated and starts to train every day. Being fool-hardy, it doesn't take long before he is one of the best in the country and is asked to compete at the Stockholm Stadion.
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Asko Sarkola
Erik 'Pinnen' Engman
Tomas Norström
Rickard
Staffan Hallerstam
Kenneth
Börje Ahlstedt
Börje, Wrestler
Carl Billquist
President
Bertil Norström
Bertil Näslund, Supermarket Manager
Meta Velander
Doris
Li Brådhe
Retirement Home Manager
Hans Bendrik
Sports Store Owner
Gro Bjørgan
Nurse Beatrice
Maud Elwinger
Sollan Bengtsson
Gösta Engström
Band Leader
Lars-Gunnar Björklund
Speaker
Monica Dominique
Olga, Cheerleader Member
Torsten Lilliecrona
Doctor
John Harryson
Stadium Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars Molin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars Molin
- Original Score
- Ted Ström
- Original Title
- Höjdhoppar'n
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, MovieMakers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars Molin
Lars Molin
Ted Ström
Department Leadership Roster
Lars Molin
Director
Lars Molin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Höjdhoppar'n
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What is Höjdhoppar'n about?
35-year old Erik Engman, aka Pinnen, is the local fool. He picks up garbage and eats at the old people's home. One day he is asked to try the high-jump at the sport's field. He becomes fascinated and starts to train every day. Being fool-hardy, it doesn't take long before he is one of the best in the country and is asked to compete at the Stockholm Stadion.
Who directed Höjdhoppar'n?
Höjdhoppar'n was directed by Lars Molin.
Who stars in Höjdhoppar'n?
The principal cast of Höjdhoppar'n includes Asko Sarkola, Tomas Norström, Staffan Hallerstam, Börje Ahlstedt, Carl Billquist.
When was Höjdhoppar'n released and how long is it?
Höjdhoppar'n was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Höjdhoppar'n?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Höjdhoppar'n was composed by Ted Ström.