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Swedish Fly Girls (1971): Cast & Plot

Swedish Fly Girls (1971) movie poster

Swedish Fly Girls is a 1971 drama directed by Jack O'Connell, starring Birte Tove as Christa, Baard Owe and Clinton Greyn. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Swedish Fly Girls (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Jack O'Connell
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
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The story

What Is Swedish Fly Girls About?

The premise of Swedish Fly Girls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The story follows a charismatic Danish international stewardess who delights in bold flirtation with her male passengers, later inviting them to her Copenhagen apartment where she spends the night with each of them in turn. It plays on the notion that every man should meet a free‑flying stewardess at least once.

Swedish Fly Girls Themes & Keywords

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  • boots
  • miniskirt
  • convertible
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  • character name as title
  • forename as title
  • one word title
  • male frontal nudity
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  • female frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
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  • sex shop
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Cast & crew

Swedish Fly Girls Cast & Characters

Birte Tove leads the cast as Christa, with Baard Owe as Torben and Clinton Greyn as Derek. Directed by Jack O'Connell; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jack O'Connell

More films directed by Jack O'Connell: The Hippie Revolution, Revolution and Greenwich Village Story.

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Plot

Swedish Fly Girls Plot Summary

What happens in Swedish Fly Girls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Christa Birte Tove is a 23-year-old Danish single mother who works as a stewardess, using her job to meet a wide mix of men. She relishes a carefree, urban single lifestyle and enjoys her independence, yet she longs for a stable partnership in which her son Rolf, who lives with her parents, would be embraced and cared for. The tension between freedom and commitment drives the narrative as Christa navigates the boundaries of love, duty, and desire.

Full summary

The whole story of Swedish Fly Girls, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Swedish Fly Girls?

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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Swedish Fly Girls Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Frigjorte Christa” and “瑞典空姐克莉絲塔”.

Also known as
  • Frigjorte Christa
  • 瑞典空姐克莉絲塔
  • 克里斯塔:瑞典飞女

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Swedish Fly Girls FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Swedish Fly Girls, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Swedish Fly Girls?

Swedish Fly Girls runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Swedish Fly Girls released?

Swedish Fly Girls was released on August 20, 1971.

Who directed Swedish Fly Girls?

Swedish Fly Girls was directed by Jack O'Connell.

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Who is in the cast of Swedish Fly Girls?

Swedish Fly Girls stars Birte Tove as Christa, Baard Owe as Torben and Clinton Greyn as Derek, among 6 credited actors.

Does Swedish Fly Girls have a post-credit scene?

No. Swedish Fly Girls has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Swedish Fly Girls in?

The original language of Swedish Fly Girls is Danish.

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