Play Off (1997)

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Johan is a 35 year old soccer fan, unemployed but living by his wits and charm. During the Soccer World Championships in 1990 all Swedes want to follow the games, including Johan who doesn't own a TV set. He gets himself invited to friends or goes to bars to see matches. He is pursued by two hit men, as he owes money for a grand piano he was supposed to sell. Johan seeks the help of down-and-out Kenneth to avoid bodily harm. Kenneth arranges for Johan to smuggle 15 Iraqi from Frankfurt to Sweden. On the same night Sweden plays the fateful game against Costa Rica...

Director: Stephan Apelgren
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 81 min
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Production: SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Play Off about?
Johan is a 35 year old soccer fan, unemployed but living by his wits and charm. During the Soccer World Championships in 1990 all Swedes want to follow the games, including Johan who doesn't own a TV set. He gets himself invited to friends or goes to bars to see matches. He is pursued by two hit men, as he owes money for a grand piano he was supposed to sell. Johan seeks the help of down-and-out Kenneth to avoid bodily harm. Kenneth arranges for Johan to smuggle 15 Iraqi from Frankfurt to Sweden. On the same night Sweden plays the fateful game against Costa Rica...
Who directed Play Off?
Play Off was directed by Stephan Apelgren.
Who stars in Play Off?
Play Off stars Anders Lundin, Lennart Jähkel, Krister Henriksson, Peter Haber, Sven-Bertil Taube, Melinda Kinnaman.
How long is Play Off?
Play Off has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Play Off?
Play Off is a Comedy, Crime film.
Where was Play Off produced?
Play Off was produced in Sweden.