The Call-up (1979)

The Call-up (1979) poster

It's time for Jonsson to return to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years ago. He meets his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and the music loving captain 'Beethoven'. Jonsson and his comrades doesn't take it very serious - but they have a jolly good time. A female journalist follows the exercise to write an article, and gets interested in him.

Director: Lasse Åberg
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Janne Schaffer
Cinematography: Hanno-Heinz Fuchs
Editing: Sylvia Ingemarsson
Production: Ri-Film, Europa Film, Viking Film
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: sv

Themes

High School Reunion and Comedy

Keywords

military service, reunion, platoon, swedish army, conscripts, signal corps

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Call-up about?
It's time for Jonsson to return to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years ago. He meets his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and the music loving captain 'Beethoven'. Jonsson and his comrades doesn't take it very serious - but they have a jolly good time. A female journalist follows the exercise to write an article, and gets interested in him.
Who directed The Call-up?
The Call-up was directed by Lasse Åberg.
Who stars in The Call-up?
The Call-up stars Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Lasse Åberg, Ted Åström, Lasse Haldenberg, Weiron Holmberg, Lennart Skoogh.
How long is The Call-up?
The Call-up has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Call-up?
The Call-up is a Comedy film.
How much did The Call-up gross?
The Call-up grossed $8M worldwide.
Where was The Call-up produced?
The Call-up was produced in Sweden.
What are the themes of The Call-up?
The themes of The Call-up include: High School Reunion and Comedy.