Höjdhoppar'n (1981)

6.8/10 95 min Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Asko Sarkola

Erik 'Pinnen' Engman

Tomas Norström

Rickard

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

Gösta Engström

Band Leader

Monica Dominique

Olga, Cheerleader Member

Torsten Lilliecrona

Doctor

John Harryson

Stadium Guard

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