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Beware of the Jönsson Gang (1981): Cast

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Beware of the Jönsson Gang is a 1981 crime comedy directed by Jonas Cornell, starring Gösta Ekman as Charles-Ingvar "Sickan" Jönsson, Ulf Brunnberg and Nils Brandt. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Beware of the Jönsson Gang (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Jonas Cornell
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
Swedish
Studio
SF Studios
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beware of the Jönsson Gang About?

The premise of Beware of the Jönsson Gang without spoilers.

The Jönsson gang’s burglary goes awry, landing leader Sickan in prison for ten months. Upon release Vanheden and Rocky greet him, but Sickan is hired by banker Wall‑Enberg Jr. to steal the Bedford Diamonds in Switzerland. After a near‑capture and feeling duped, Sickan returns to Sweden, reunites with his old crew and vows physical and mental revenge.

Beware of the Jönsson Gang Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • sailing boat
  • helium balloon
  • crane
  • bascule bridge
  • police escort
  • drawbridge
  • public bus
  • view through binoculars
  • burglary
  • cracking safe with stethoscope
  • exclamation point in title
  • first of series
+16 more
  • swissair
  • throwing money into the air
  • impersonating a police officer
  • cement shoes
  • retrograde amnesia
  • sheik
  • diamond theft
  • burglar alarm
  • hotel lobby
  • breaking into a safe
  • safe
  • lego
  • release from prison
  • caper
  • remake
  • caper crime
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Cast & crew

Beware of the Jönsson Gang Cast & Characters

Gösta Ekman leads the cast as Charles-Ingvar "Sickan" Jönsson, with Ulf Brunnberg as Ragnar Vanheden and Nils Brandt as Rocky Blom. Directed by Jonas Cornell; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Beware of the Jönsson Gang

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From the director

More from Jonas Cornell

More films directed by Jonas Cornell: The Moon God, Lysande landning and Pig Hunt.

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Beware of the Jönsson Gang Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Varn!ng för Jönssonligan” and “Jønssonligan 01 - Varning for Jonssonligan”.

Also known as
  • Varn!ng för Jönssonligan
  • Jønssonligan 01 - Varning for Jonssonligan
  • Beware of the Johnson Gang
  • Pas på Jönsson-Banden!
  • Varning för Jönssonligan
  • Jönsson-ligaen
  • Veijarikopla
  • Gare aux Jönsson
  • Gang młodego Jonssona
  • Atenție la banda Jönsson
  • Pas på Jönssonligan
  • Банда Йонссона, осторожнее с ними

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Beware of the Jönsson Gang FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Beware of the Jönsson Gang, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beware of the Jönsson Gang?

Beware of the Jönsson Gang runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Beware of the Jönsson Gang released?

Beware of the Jönsson Gang was released on December 4, 1981.

Who directed Beware of the Jönsson Gang?

Beware of the Jönsson Gang was directed by Jonas Cornell.

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Who is in the cast of Beware of the Jönsson Gang?

Beware of the Jönsson Gang stars Gösta Ekman as Charles-Ingvar "Sickan" Jönsson, Ulf Brunnberg as Ragnar Vanheden and Nils Brandt as Rocky Blom, among 17 credited actors.

Does Beware of the Jönsson Gang have a post-credit scene?

No. Beware of the Jönsson Gang has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Beware of the Jönsson Gang in?

The original language of Beware of the Jönsson Gang is Swedish.

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