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Who Pulled the Plug? (1981): Cast

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Who Pulled the Plug? is a 1981 comedy directed by Hans Iveberg, starring Kent Andersson as Gothenburg Philosopher #1, Weiron Holmberg and Marie Göranzon. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Who Pulled the Plug? (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Hans Iveberg
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Who Pulled the Plug? About?

The premise of Who Pulled the Plug? without spoilers.

When an Arab prince promises a contract for 1,000 cruise ships, two rivals launch a high‑stakes competition, racing their vessels along the canal from Stockholm to Gothenburg. A struggling, family‑run firm on the verge of bankruptcy faces off against a powerful competitor, and both resort to underhanded tactics to be the first across the finish line. Written by Mattias Thuresson.

Who Pulled the Plug? Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • boat
  • norwegian
  • reference to james bond
  • galley
  • sleeping in a boat
  • nudity
  • sail boat
  • capsizing canoe
  • actress plays herself
  • sabotage
  • silent character
  • mini motorcycle
+38 more
  • diver
  • mobile phone
  • reference to greece
  • garland
  • fortuneteller
  • drawbridge
  • two on a motorcycle
  • motorcycle falling into water
  • learning french
  • lake
  • rowing boat
  • car ferry
  • chain ferry
  • canned food
  • ravioli
  • driving through a barrier
  • getting someone drunk
  • playing cards
  • accordion
  • compass
  • bribe with food
  • rubik's cube
  • yacht
  • local blockbuster
  • sight gag
  • middle east
  • sweden
  • mustached man
  • gothenburg sweden
  • boat company
  • car crushed by a boat
  • boat crashes into a dock
  • game
  • sheik
  • stockholm sweden
  • cameo appearance
  • slapstick comedy
  • saudi
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Cast & crew

Who Pulled the Plug? Cast & Characters

Kent Andersson leads the cast as Gothenburg Philosopher #1, with Weiron Holmberg as Gothenburg Philosopher #2 and Marie Göranzon as Astrid Ohlsson. Directed by Hans Iveberg; 33 actors are credited in all.

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Who Pulled the Plug? Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Göta Kanal” and “Göta Kanal, eller hvem dro ut proppen?”.

Also known as
  • Göta Kanal
  • Göta Kanal, eller hvem dro ut proppen?
  • Kanavaralli - eli kuka poisti tapin veneestä?
  • Quien tiro de la cadena?
  • Sejled' op ad åen
  • Wer gewinnt das Rennen?
  • Göta Kanal : La course au contrat
  • 约塔河:谁拔掉插头
  • Kanał Gotyjski
  • Cursă pe canal: Cine-a scos dopul?

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FAQ

Who Pulled the Plug? FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Who Pulled the Plug?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Who Pulled the Plug??

Who Pulled the Plug? runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Who Pulled the Plug? released?

Who Pulled the Plug? was released on December 18, 1981.

Who directed Who Pulled the Plug??

Who Pulled the Plug? was directed by Hans Iveberg.

More films by Hans Iveberg

Who is in the cast of Who Pulled the Plug??

Who Pulled the Plug? stars Kent Andersson as Gothenburg Philosopher #1, Weiron Holmberg as Gothenburg Philosopher #2 and Marie Göranzon as Astrid Ohlsson, among 33 credited actors.

Does Who Pulled the Plug? have a post-credit scene?

No. Who Pulled the Plug? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Who Pulled the Plug? in?

The original language of Who Pulled the Plug? is Swedish.

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