SteelGrandpa
Tells the inspiring and humorous tale of Håkansson, who at age 65, defied race officials who barred him from competing in the inaugural Sverigeloppet in 1951 because of his age. Undeterred, he rode the grueling 6-day national cycling tour anyway, without official entry, eventually outlasting many competitors and becoming a beloved folk hero across Sweden.
Director: Mårten Klingberg
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Screenplay
Production: Scanbox
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
based on true story, inspiring story, cycling, 1950s, sports comedy, drama comedy
More Films by Director: Mårten Klingberg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SteelGrandpa about?
- Tells the inspiring and humorous tale of Håkansson, who at age 65, defied race officials who barred him from competing in the inaugural Sverigeloppet in 1951 because of his age. Undeterred, he rode the grueling 6-day national cycling tour anyway, without official entry, eventually outlasting many competitors and becoming a beloved folk hero across Sweden.
- Who directed SteelGrandpa?
- SteelGrandpa was directed by Mårten Klingberg.
- What genre is SteelGrandpa?
- SteelGrandpa is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was SteelGrandpa produced?
- SteelGrandpa was produced in Sweden.