Karlsson-on-the-Roof (1988)
Karlsson is a very short, portly and overconfident man who lives in a small house hidden behind a chimney on the roof of a very ordinary apartment building on a very ordinary street in Stockholm. When Karlsson pushes a button on his stomach, it starts a clever little motor with a propeller on his back, allowing him to fly. Karlsson is the best at everything, at least by his own account. In actual fact there is one thing at which he excels: being a playmate to a young boy named Svante, nicknamed Lillebror (little brother), who lives in the apartment building with his family. Karlsson is quite mischievous, often getting Lillebror in trouble, but everyone in the end – even Lillebror's family, his cranky uncle, and their dour housekeeper – grow to like Karlsson and appreciate his sense of humour, energy, and good nature.
Cast
- Anu Lamp - Karlsson
- Jaan Laugamõts - Smidge
- Iivi Lepik - Mother
- Tõnu Mikiver - Father
- Jüri Krjukov - Fille
- Paul Laasik - Rulle
- Ivo Eensalu - Firefighter
- Maarja Tali - Bettan
- Martin Nurm - Bosse
- Tõnis Kiis - Pelle
Screenplay
- Astrid Lindgren (Novel)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Karlsson-on-the-Roof about?
- Karlsson is a very short, portly and overconfident man who lives in a small house hidden behind a chimney on the roof of a very ordinary apartment building on a very ordinary street in Stockholm. When Karlsson pushes a button on his stomach, it starts a clever little motor with a propeller on his back, allowing him to fly. Karlsson is the best at everything, at least by his own account. In actual fact there is one thing at which he excels: being a playmate to a young boy named Svante, nicknamed Lillebror (little brother), who lives in the apartment building with his family. Karlsson is quite mischievous, often getting Lillebror in trouble, but everyone in the end – even Lillebror's family, his cranky uncle, and their dour housekeeper – grow to like Karlsson and appreciate his sense of humour, energy, and good nature.
- Who directed Karlsson-on-the-Roof?
- Karlsson-on-the-Roof was directed by Virve Koppel.
- Who stars in Karlsson-on-the-Roof?
- Karlsson-on-the-Roof stars Anu Lamp, Jaan Laugamõts, Iivi Lepik, Tõnu Mikiver, Jüri Krjukov, Paul Laasik.
- How long is Karlsson-on-the-Roof?
- Karlsson-on-the-Roof has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Karlsson-on-the-Roof?
- Karlsson-on-the-Roof is a Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was Karlsson-on-the-Roof produced?
- Karlsson-on-the-Roof was produced in Soviet Union.