Vinterviken (1996): Cast
Vinterviken is a 1996 crime drama directed by Harald Hamrell, starring David Tainton as John-John Sundberg, Kjell Bergqvist and Lina Englund. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Harald Hamrell
- Original language
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Swedish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vinterviken About?
The premise of Vinterviken without spoilers.
John-John, a young black man raised by his mother and stepfather in a dull Stockholm suburb, saves 10‑year‑old Patricia from drowning at Vinterviken on the last day of summer. Grateful, Patricia’s father invites them to his affluent Bromma home, where John‑John meets his daughter Elisabeth and falls instantly for her. He must win both her love and her father’s approval.
Vinterviken Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- abusive stepfather
- stockholm sweden
- aspiring actor
- suburb
- saved from drowning
- swimming pool
- painting
- insurance fraud
- burglary
- break in
- racism
- school
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- teenager
- forbidden love
- young love
- based on novel
- boxing gym
- friendship
- video arcade
- pinball machine
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- drama student
- revolver
- reference to erik satie
- reference to joan miro
- reference to william faulkner
- place name in title
- lake malaren
- swing bridge
- love
- male female relationship
- family relationships
- class differences
- culture clash
Vinterviken Cast & Characters
David Tainton leads the cast as John-John Sundberg, with Kjell Bergqvist as Rolf, John-Johns stepfather and Lina Englund as Elisabeth. Directed by Harald Hamrell; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harald Hamrell
- David Tainton as John-John Sundberg
- Kjell Bergqvist as Rolf, John-Johns stepfather
- Lina Englund as Elisabeth
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Anki Lidén as Lisbeth, Elisabeths mother
Also Starring in Vinterviken
· 16 more- Peter Haber Frank, Elisabeths father
- Allan Svensson Janne Holm, teacher
- Eric Ericson Staffan Nykvist
- Henrik Dorsin School boy
- Lakke Magnusson Petrol man
- Daniel Larsson Håkan
- Michael Kallaanvaara Ivo
- Martin Lindqvist Sluggo
- Irene Lindh Majken
- Hasse Jonsson Raimo
- Lilian Johansson Nurse
- Ulrika Hansson Lena
- Maria Weisby John-Johns mother
- Jeanette Eklinder Patricia, Elisabeths sister
- Bamdad Barghshi Boy on bicycle
- Katarina Ehnmark Drama teacher
Cars in Vinterviken
8 cars on screen, including the 1995 Jaguar XJR X306 and the 1979 Volkswagen Kombi T2 Typ 2.
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1995 Jaguar XJR X306 Important role -
1979 Volkswagen Kombi T2 Typ 2 Important role -
1991 Volvo 940 Minor role -
1982 Fiat Ducato Background role
Vinterviken Also Known As
Also known as “At være John-John”.
- Also known as
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- At være John-John
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Vinterviken FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Vinterviken, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vinterviken?
Vinterviken runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Vinterviken released?
Vinterviken was released on January 26, 1996.
Who directed Vinterviken?
Vinterviken was directed by Harald Hamrell.
More films by Harald Hamrell Who is in the cast of Vinterviken?
Vinterviken stars David Tainton as John-John Sundberg, Kjell Bergqvist as Rolf, John-Johns stepfather and Lina Englund as Elisabeth, among 20 credited actors.
Does Vinterviken have a post-credit scene?
No. Vinterviken has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Vinterviken in?
The original language of Vinterviken is Swedish.
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