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Play Off (1997)

Original title: Slutspel

1997-03-20 · 1h 21m · SV
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Johan is a 35 year old soccer fan, unemployed but living by his wits and charm. During the Soccer World Championships in 1990 all Swedes want to follow the games, including Johan who doesn't own a TV set. He gets himself invited to friends or goes to bars to see matches. He is pursued by two hit men, as he owes money for a grand piano he was supposed to sell. Johan seeks the help of down-and-out Kenneth to avoid bodily harm. Kenneth arranges for Johan to smuggle 15 Iraqi from Frankfurt to Sweden. On the same night Sweden plays the fateful game against Costa Rica...

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Kristian PetriWriterStephan ApelgrenDirectorCharlie ChristensenWriterRolf AlmströmWriter

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Anders LundinAnders LundinJohanLennart JähkelLennart JähkelKennethKrister HenrikssonKrister HenrikssonJonnyPeter HaberPeter HaberNalleSven-Bertil TaubeSven-Bertil TaubeGeorgMelinda KinnamanMelinda KinnamanJohannaUlf FribergUlf FribergJanneTintin AnderzonTintin AnderzonAnnikaLoa FalkmanLoa FalkmanVon FluckPeter KneipPeter KneipBernteZara ZetterqvistZara ZetterqvistJoyceAnne-Li NorbergAnne-Li NorbergBailiff

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Genre affinityComedy · CrimeTheme affinitySportsDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference416335Actor preference165281 · 125513 · 418587

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What is Play Off about?

Johan is a 35 year old soccer fan, unemployed but living by his wits and charm. During the Soccer World Championships in 1990 all Swedes want to follow the games, including Johan who doesn't own a TV set. He gets himself invited to friends or goes to bars to see matches. He is pursued by two hit men, as he owes money for a grand piano he was supposed to sell. Johan seeks the help of down-and-out Kenneth to avoid bodily harm. Kenneth arranges for Johan to smuggle 15 Iraqi from Frankfurt to Sweden. On the same night Sweden plays the fateful game against Costa Rica...

How long is Play Off?

Play Off has a runtime of 81 minutes.