Kalabaliken i Bender (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 1.5
Released in 1983, Kalabaliken i Bender is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Mats Arehn, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The famous Swedish Karoliner army has suffered its biggest defeat ever at Poltava in 1709. The Swedish king Karl XII is waiting in the small village of Bender for the Turkish sulton to help him defeat his arch enemy, the czar of Russia, Peter the Great. But the Turks think he's an expensive guest and want him out of Turkey. However, he refuses. The sultan then decides to send Karl XII a princess to marry him, to get him out of the country (a bride for a bribe). The two Swedish soldiers Lagercrona and Kruus are to escort the princess. They experience many different adventures on their way to Bender, namely because other Swedish soldiers and agents try to stop them from ever reaching the village, because they don't want Karl XII to leave Turkey. After their long adventure to get there and a few misunderstandings, the famous "kalabalik" of Bender, where the Turks decide to drive Karl XII out of Turkey by force, begins.
Who’s in it. Kalabaliken i Bender stars Gösta Ekman as Karl XII, Lasse Åberg as Fänrik Lagercrona, Brasse Brännström as Kruus and Ayse Emel Mesci Kuray as Sirene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Kalabaliken i Bender has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kalabaliken i Bender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kalabaliken i Bender tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kalabaliken i Bender (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kalabaliken i Bender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kalabaliken i Bender worth watching?
- Kalabaliken i Bender holds an audience score of 1.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kalabaliken i Bender?
- Kalabaliken i Bender stars Gösta Ekman, Lasse Åberg, Brasse Brännström, Ayse Emel Mesci Kuray and Sten Ljunggren.
- When was Kalabaliken i Bender released?
- Kalabaliken i Bender was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.