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Sweetwater (1988)

1988-09-14 · 1h 55m · NO
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Allan and Lisa flee the war-torn city of Sweetwater with their young son for the safety of the municipal dump in this sleepy war drama. They join other displaced survivors who were driven from their homes. After Lisa gives birth to another child and Allan has a fling with the prostitute Mary Diamond, he trades Lisa for a gun. Allan leads a resistance group trying to retake their city who would rather fight and die than live in exile.

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Petter SkavlanWriterLasse GlommDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Bentein BaardsonBentein BaardsonAllanPetronella BarkerPetronella BarkerLisa, Allans konePer JansenPer JansenSmileySverre Anker OusdalSverre Anker OusdalRun-RunBjørn SundquistBjørn SundquistFelixTom TellefsenTom TellefsenJansonElsa LystadElsa LystadMartaMorten FaldaasMorten FaldaasRoy IndianaTerje StrømdahlTerje StrømdahlSweetnessLars Arentz-HansenLars Arentz-HansenTerrorist

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Genre affinityThriller · Science FictionDirector preference670390Actor preference348645 · 209205 · 641254Country preferenceNoDecade preference1980Runtime preferenceMedium

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Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater

What is Sweetwater about?

Allan and Lisa flee the war-torn city of Sweetwater with their young son for the safety of the municipal dump in this sleepy war drama. They join other displaced survivors who were driven from their homes. After Lisa gives birth to another child and Allan has a fling with the prostitute Mary Diamond, he trades Lisa for a gun. Allan leads a resistance group trying to retake their city who would rather fight and die than live in exile.

How long is Sweetwater?

Sweetwater has a runtime of 115 minutes.