Karlsson on the Roof
Världens bästa Karlsson
Synopsis
Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man in the prime of his life, who can fly using a propeller on his back and who lives in his little house on the roof.
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Karlsson auf dem Dach German Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-22
Top Cast
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Lars Söderdahl
Svante Svantesson, kallas Lillebror
Mats Wikström
Karlsson
Catrin Westerlund
Mother
Stig Ossian Ericson
Father
Staffan Hallerstam
Bosse
Britt-Marie Näsholm
Bettan
Nils Lagergren
Krister
Maria Selander
Gunilla
Pär Kjellin
Pelle
Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson
Fille
Gösta Wälivaara
Rulle
Catti Edfeldt
Woman with flowers
Jan Nygren
Karlsson (Voice)
Maud Hansson
Mrs. Johansson
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$606K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olle Hellbom
- Screenplay & Story
- Astrid Lindgren
- Original Score
- Georg Riedel
- Original Title
- Världens bästa Karlsson
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $606K
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olle Hellbom
Astrid Lindgren
Georg Riedel
Lasse Björne
Jan Persson
Olle Nordemar
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Riedel
Original Music Composer
Jan Persson
Editor
Olle Hellbom
Director
Inger Pehrsson
Costume Design
Olle Nordemar
Producer
Lasse Björne
Director of Photography
Astrid Lindgren
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karlsson on the Roof
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What is Karlsson on the Roof about?
Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man in the prime of his life, who can fly using a propeller on his back and who lives in his little house on the roof.
Who directed Karlsson on the Roof?
Karlsson on the Roof was directed by Olle Hellbom.
Who stars in Karlsson on the Roof?
The principal cast of Karlsson on the Roof includes Lars Söderdahl, Mats Wikström, Catrin Westerlund, Stig Ossian Ericson, Staffan Hallerstam.
When was Karlsson on the Roof released and how long is it?
Karlsson on the Roof was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Karlsson on the Roof make at the box office?
Karlsson on the Roof grossed $606K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Karlsson on the Roof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Karlsson on the Roof was composed by Georg Riedel.
Is Karlsson on the Roof based on a book or true story?
Karlsson on the Roof is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Astrid Lindgren".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Karlsson on the Roof?
Karlsson on the Roof holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).