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Karlsson-on-the-Roof (1988): Cast

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Karlsson-on-the-Roof is a 1988 family film directed by Virve Koppel, starring Anu Lamp as Karlsson, Paul Laasik and Jüri Krjukov. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Karlsson-on-the-Roof (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Virve Koppel
Genre
Family
Original language
Estonian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Karlsson-on-the-Roof About?

The premise of Karlsson-on-the-Roof without spoilers.

Karlsson, a stout, confident man, lives in a hidden house behind a chimney on a Stockholm rooftop. Pressing a button on his belly powers a propeller on his back, letting him fly. He boasts of being the best at everything, but truly he excels as a playful companion to young Svante, called Lillebror. His humor and kindness win over Lillebror’s family.

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Cast & crew

Karlsson-on-the-Roof Cast & Characters

Anu Lamp leads the cast as Karlsson, with Paul Laasik as Rulle and Jüri Krjukov as Fille. Directed by Virve Koppel; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Virve Koppel

One more film directed by Virve Koppel: The Little Witch.

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Karlsson-on-the-Roof Also Known As

Also known as “Младший брат и Карлсон с крыши”.

Also known as
  • Младший брат и Карлсон с крыши

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Karlsson-on-the-Roof FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Karlsson-on-the-Roof, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Karlsson-on-the-Roof?

Karlsson-on-the-Roof runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Karlsson-on-the-Roof released?

Karlsson-on-the-Roof was released on January 20, 1988.

Who directed Karlsson-on-the-Roof?

Karlsson-on-the-Roof was directed by Virve Koppel.

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Who is in the cast of Karlsson-on-the-Roof?

Karlsson-on-the-Roof stars Anu Lamp as Karlsson, Paul Laasik as Rulle and Jüri Krjukov as Fille, among 14 credited actors.

Does Karlsson-on-the-Roof have a post-credit scene?

No. Karlsson-on-the-Roof has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Karlsson-on-the-Roof in?

The original language of Karlsson-on-the-Roof is Estonian.

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