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The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing (1969): Cast

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The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing is a 1969 comedy drama starring Allan Edwall as Jacob, Margaretha Krook and Jarl Kulle. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Swedish
Studio
Sandrews
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing About?

The premise of The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing without spoilers.

In a sleepy 1910 village, Jacob runs the local bookstore and belongs to a men’s club that meets for communal baths every Sunday. He shows little interest in romance until the alluring, wealthy newcomer Amelie Arbel arrives. He quickly marries her, only to discover that her charm hides a demanding, troublesome nature that upends his tranquil life.

The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing Themes & Keywords

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  • eastern europe
  • written and directed by cast member
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Cast & crew

The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing Cast & Characters

Allan Edwall leads the cast as Jacob, with Margaretha Krook as Amelie Arbel and Jarl Kulle as Krakow.

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The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing?

The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing released?

The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing was released on April 6, 1969.

Who is in the cast of The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing?

The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing stars Allan Edwall as Jacob, Margaretha Krook as Amelie Arbel and Jarl Kulle as Krakow, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing in?

The original language of The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing is Swedish.

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