My Friend Oscar
Min vän Oscar
Synopsis
Hans Lövgren happens to win a seal on a lottery during a trip to France. Terrified, he brings the seal home to his Paris apartment and tries to function together with the charming but barking guest.
Top Cast
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Åke Söderblom
Hans Lövgren
Margareta Fahlén
Gabriella Strandberg
Olof Winnerstrand
Claes-Herman Sundelius
Barbro Larsson
Diana Sundelius
Douglas Håge
Oscar
Börje Mellvig
Stenström
Sven Lindberg
Lovén, Zoologist
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Lövgren's Housemaid
Pierre Bertin
UNESCO Director-General
René Alié
Policeman (uncredited)
Odette Barencey
Woman (uncredited)
Albert Bour
Fish Salesman (uncredited)
Gil Delamare
Policeman (uncredited)
Moustache
Oscar the Seal (uncredited)
Rognoni
Zoo Owner (uncredited)
Pierre Sergeol
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Made Siamé
Fish Seller (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Åke Ohberg, Pierre Billon
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles de Richter, Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon, Pierre Billon
- Original Score
- Sune Waldimir
- Original Title
- Min vän Oscar
- Country of Origin
- France, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Terrafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Åke Ohberg, Pierre Billon
Charles de Richter, Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon, Pierre Billon
Sune Waldimir
Nikolai Toporkoff
Andrée Danis
Department Leadership Roster
Andrée Danis
Editor
Åke Ohberg
Director
Nikolai Toporkoff
Director of Photography
Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
Writer
Pierre Billon
Director
Pierre Billon
Writer
René Moulaert
Production Design
Simone Gerber
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Friend Oscar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Friend Oscar about?
Hans Lövgren happens to win a seal on a lottery during a trip to France. Terrified, he brings the seal home to his Paris apartment and tries to function together with the charming but barking guest.
Who directed My Friend Oscar?
My Friend Oscar was directed by Åke Ohberg, Pierre Billon.
Who stars in My Friend Oscar?
The principal cast of My Friend Oscar includes Åke Söderblom, Margareta Fahlén, Olof Winnerstrand, Barbro Larsson, Douglas Håge.
When was My Friend Oscar released and how long is it?
My Friend Oscar was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for My Friend Oscar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Friend Oscar was composed by Sune Waldimir.
Is My Friend Oscar based on a book or true story?
My Friend Oscar is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles de Richter".