My Big Fat Father (1992): Cast
My Big Fat Father is a 1992 drama directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson, starring Nick Börjlind as Osvald Nilsson, Rolf Lassgård and Tomas von Brömssen. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Kjell-Åke Andersson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Mefistofilm A/S
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Big Fat Father About?
The premise of My Big Fat Father without spoilers.
In the summer of 1959, 11‑year‑old Osvald spends his holidays with his parents in rural Södermanland. His father, who claims to be ordinary but struggles with a drinking problem, vows to play soccer with his son and stay active. He also promises the villagers to teach the church choir an Argentine mass, leaving all wondering if he'll keep his word.
My Big Fat Father Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- eastern europe
- alcohol
- choir
- 1950s
- coming of age
- marriage
- father son relationship
My Big Fat Father Cast & Characters
Nick Börjlind leads the cast as Osvald Nilsson, with Rolf Lassgård as Fritz Algot 'Tjaffo' Nilsson and Tomas von Brömssen as Waiter. Directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kjell-Åke Andersson
- Nick Börjlind as Osvald Nilsson
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Rolf Lassgård as Fritz Algot 'Tjaffo' Nilsson -
Tomas von Brömssen as Waiter - Krister Henriksson as Bertil
Also Starring in My Big Fat Father
· 13 more- Leif Andrée Hogga
- Tomas Norström Vicar
- Bertil Norström Erik Davidsson
- Ann Petrén Victoria Nilsson
- Wallis Grahn Rut Davidsson
- Halvar Björk Sunden
- Lasse Pettersson Edvin Friberg
- Donald Högberg Train Conductor
- Yvonne Schaloske Puddingen
- Sture Hovstadius Verger
- Gunilla Röör Birgitta
- Lena Strömdahl Aunt
- Jimmy Almström Läppen
My Big Fat Father Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Night of the Orangutan” and “My Great Big Daddy”.
- Also known as
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- Night of the Orangutan
- My Great Big Daddy
- Mein großer starker Vater
- Min store tjocke far
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My Big Fat Father FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Big Fat Father, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Big Fat Father?
My Big Fat Father runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was My Big Fat Father released?
My Big Fat Father was released on November 23, 1992.
Who directed My Big Fat Father?
My Big Fat Father was directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson.
More films by Kjell-Åke Andersson Who is in the cast of My Big Fat Father?
My Big Fat Father stars Nick Börjlind as Osvald Nilsson, Rolf Lassgård as Fritz Algot 'Tjaffo' Nilsson and Tomas von Brömssen as Waiter, among 17 credited actors.
Does My Big Fat Father have a post-credit scene?
No. My Big Fat Father has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is My Big Fat Father in?
The original language of My Big Fat Father is Swedish.
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