Play Off
Originally released in 1997. Play Off is a comedy/crime film. directed by Stephan Apelgren. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anders Lundin, Lennart Jähkel, and Krister Henriksson
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
2.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- SF Studios
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Play Off?
Play Off was directed by Stephan Apelgren.
How long is Play Off?
Play Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Play Off released?
Play Off was released on March 20, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Play Off?
The main cast of Play Off includes Anders Lundin, Lennart Jähkel, Krister Henriksson, Peter Haber, Sven-Bertil Taube.