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Höjdhoppar'n
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.
Director and cast
- Lars Molin Director
- Asko Sarkola as Erik 'Pinnen' Engman
- Tomas Norström as Rickard
- Staffan Hallerstam as Kenneth
- Börje Ahlstedt as Börje, Wrestler
- Carl Billquist as President
- Bertil Norström as Bertil Näslund, Supermarket Manager
- Meta Velander as Doris
- Li Brådhe as Retirement Home Manager
- Hans Bendrik as Sports Store Owner
- Gro Bjørgan as Nurse Beatrice
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