Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem (1991): Cast
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem is a 1991 crime drama directed by Jan Troell, starring Antti Reini as Jari, Maria Heiskanen and Berto Marklund. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Jan Troell
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Panfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem About?
The premise of Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem without spoilers.
Based on a 1988 true crime in Sweden, the story follows a Finnish couple who kill a boy and his parents after the child thwarts their attempt to steal his bicycle. The film explores the dynamic between the domineering Jari, who calls himself “Il Capitano,” and his more composed companion Minna, whose bond gradually becomes a codependent relationship.
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- 1980s
- sweden
- triple murder
- finn abroad
- young couple
- young lovers
- murder trial
- northern sweden
- small time crook
- flashback
- car theft
- car chase
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- finland
- denmark
- school bully
- prison
- prison sentence
- jail sentence
- prisoner
- convict
- letter
- burglary
- sawed off shotgun
- sex scene
- female nudity
- on the run
- crime scene investigation
- manhunt
- arrest
- capture
- trial
- killer
- murderer
- scene of the crime
- teenager
- juvenile delinquent
- escape
- murder
- based on true story
- female topless nudity
- couple
- parents
- young
- boy
- murder of a family
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem Cast & Characters
Antti Reini leads the cast as Jari, with Maria Heiskanen as Minna and Berto Marklund as Police officer. Directed by Jan Troell; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jan Troell
- Antti Reini as Jari
- Maria Heiskanen as Minna
- Berto Marklund as Police officer
- Matti Dahlberg as Father
Also Starring in Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem
· 11 more- Eva Stellby Pathologist
- Christina Frambäck Priest
- Antti Vierikko Jari (age 13)
- Marjut Dahlström Teacher
- Harri Mallenius Teacher
- Ingemar Böcker
- Jenny Enquist
- Lars Fransson
- Tomas Zolantin
- Kalle Ropponen
- Aimo Vehkaperä
More from Jan Troell
More films directed by Jan Troell, best-rated first: Everlasting Moments, The Last Sentence, As White as in Snow and Their Frozen Dream.
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem Also Known As
Also known as “Mordet”.
- Also known as
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- Mordet
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Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem released?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was released on November 15, 1991.
Who directed Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem was directed by Jan Troell.
More films by Jan Troell Who is in the cast of Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem?
Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem stars Antti Reini as Jari, Maria Heiskanen as Minna and Berto Marklund as Police officer, among 15 credited actors.
Does Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem have a post-credit scene?
No. Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem in?
The original language of Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem is Swedish.
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