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Dante: Beware of the Shark! (1978): Cast

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Dante: Beware of the Shark! is a 1978 crime comedy directed by Gunnar Höglund, starring Jan Ohlsson as Dante, Ulf Hasseltorp and Börje Ahlstedt. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Dante: Beware of the Shark! (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Gunnar Höglund
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dante: Beware of the Shark! About?

The premise of Dante: Beware of the Shark! without spoilers.

When Dante’s parents leave for a vacation, they warn him not to fabricate any stories. Defying their rule, Dante and his friend Tvärsan discover a diamond ring buried in the snow, thrusting them into a thrilling detective quest full of unexpected twists and danger.

Dante: Beware of the Shark! Themes & Keywords

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  • parents
  • jewel theft
  • robbery
  • private detective
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Dante: Beware of the Shark! Cast & Characters

Jan Ohlsson leads the cast as Dante, with Ulf Hasseltorp as Tvärsan and Börje Ahlstedt as Dante's Father. Directed by Gunnar Höglund; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gunnar Höglund

More films directed by Gunnar Höglund: Love Is Not a Game, One Swedish Summer and Kungsleden.

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Dante: Beware of the Shark! FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dante: Beware of the Shark!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dante: Beware of the Shark!?

Dante: Beware of the Shark! runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Dante: Beware of the Shark! released?

Dante: Beware of the Shark! was released on August 26, 1978.

Who directed Dante: Beware of the Shark!?

Dante: Beware of the Shark! was directed by Gunnar Höglund.

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Who is in the cast of Dante: Beware of the Shark!?

Dante: Beware of the Shark! stars Jan Ohlsson as Dante, Ulf Hasseltorp as Tvärsan and Börje Ahlstedt as Dante's Father, among 20 credited actors.

Does Dante: Beware of the Shark! have a post-credit scene?

No. Dante: Beware of the Shark! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dante: Beware of the Shark! in?

The original language of Dante: Beware of the Shark! is Swedish.

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