Sweden / Feb 13, 1981
1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Höjdhoppar'n |
| Original language | svenska (SV) |
| Spoken languages | svenska |
| Production countries | Sweden |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, MovieMakers |
| Release date | 13 febbraio 1981 |
| Writer | Lars Molin |
| Cinematography | Roland Sterner, Hans Welin |
| Assistant directors | Lars Molin |
| Music | Ted Ström |
| Sound | Ted Ström |
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