Peter-No-Tail (1981): Cast & Plot
Peter-No-Tail is a 1981 animated drama directed by Jan Gissberg and Stig Lasseby, starring Mats Åhlfeldt as Pelle Svanslös, Helena Brodin and Axel Düberg. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Directors
- Jan Gissberg and Stig Lasseby
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Sandrews
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peter-No-Tail About?
The premise of Peter-No-Tail without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Peter‑No‑Tail, a kitten born tail‑less on a Swedish farm, is abandoned when the farmer, unable to afford him, hides him in the car of a family renting a house for summer. In Uppsala the family keeps him; his taillessness makes him the talk and a target of Mike, whose courtship of Molly Silk‑Nose fails as she prefers Peter’s nature, prompting revenge.
Peter-No-Tail Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- sweden
- uppsala sweden
- farm
- kitten
- tailless animal
- skateboard
- making a mess
- pet cat
- guard dog
- chased by a dog
- rat
- backyard
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- mousetrap
- serenade
- sprayed with a water hose
- meeting
- party
- tango dancing
- snake
- competition
- cheating
- snakebite
- birthday cake
- band
- athletic competition
- triple jump
- shot put
- cross country running
- disqualification
- anime animation
- american
- tail
- cat
- first part
- family relationships
- love
- fire
- bully
- based on novel
- character name in title
Peter-No-Tail Cast & Characters
Mats Åhlfeldt leads the cast as Pelle Svanslös, with Helena Brodin as Mamman and Axel Düberg as Pappan. Directed by Jan Gissberg and Stig Lasseby; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jan Gissberg
- Co-director Stig Lasseby
- Mats Åhlfeldt as Pelle Svanslös
- Helena Brodin as Mamman
- Axel Düberg as Pappan
- Ernst-Hugo Järegård as Elake Måns
Also Starring in Peter-No-Tail
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- Carl Billquist Bill / Stövlarna
- Ewa Fröling Maja Gräddnos
- Lena-Pia Bernhardsson Gullan från Arkadien
- Nils Eklund Rickard från Rickomberga
- Eddie Axberg Den Tjocka Råttan
- Wallis Grahn Gammel-Maja
- Charlie Elvegård Laban från Observatorielunden
- Åke Lagergren Murre från Skogstibble
- Jan Sjödin Fritz
Peter-No-Tail Plot Summary
What happens in Peter-No-Tail from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a tranquil Swedish country farm, a cat gives birth to a litter of kittens, and one tiny soul is born without a tail. The kindly farmer faces an order from the farm’s harsh owner to discard the tailless kitten, so he secretly smuggles the young cat into the car of a family heading back to Uppsala after a summer spent near the farm. Discovered on arrival, the stowaway is named Peter-No-Tail, Pelle Svanslös, Mats Åhlfeldt as Pelle Svanslös, by the children Olle and Birgitta. The tale moves forward as the family—among them Mamman, [Helena Brodin], and Pappan, [Axel Düberg]—welcomes the rescued kitten into their home.
Full summary
The whole story of Peter-No-Tail, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Peter-No-Tail?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the Swedish name of Peter-No-Tail?
Peter-No-Tail Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Pedro sin cola” and “Pekka Töpöhäntä”.
- Also known as
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- Pedro sin cola
- Pekka Töpöhäntä
- Pelle Haleløs
- Pelle Svanseløs
- Peter Sem Rabo
- Peter le chat
- Peter le chat sans queue
- Pelle Ohneschwanz
- Peter senza coda
- El gat sense cua
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Movies Like Peter-No-Tail
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Peter-No-Tail in Americat, Peter-No-Tail and the Big Treasure Hunt and Pelle Svanslös.
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Peter-No-Tail and the Big Treasure Hunt 2000 -
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Peter-No-Tail FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Peter-No-Tail, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peter-No-Tail?
Peter-No-Tail runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Peter-No-Tail released?
Peter-No-Tail was released on December 25, 1981.
Who directed Peter-No-Tail?
Peter-No-Tail was directed by Jan Gissberg and Stig Lasseby.
More films by Jan Gissberg Who is in the cast of Peter-No-Tail?
Peter-No-Tail stars Mats Åhlfeldt as Pelle Svanslös, Helena Brodin as Mamman and Axel Düberg as Pappan, among 14 credited actors.
Does Peter-No-Tail have a post-credit scene?
No. Peter-No-Tail has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Peter-No-Tail in?
The original language of Peter-No-Tail is Swedish.
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