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The Call-up

The Call-up

The Call-up
1979 1h 25m5.9

The Call-up

Comedy
5.9

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It's time for Jonsson to return to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years ago. He meets his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and the music loving captain 'Beethoven'. Jonsson and his comrades doesn't take it very serious - but they have a jolly good time. A female journalist follows the exercise to write an article, and gets interested in him.

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DirectorLasse Åberg
ScreenplayBo Jönsson, Lars Molin, Lasse Åberg
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 23, 1979
CountrySweden
Languagesv
Runtime1h 25m
BudgetN/A
Revenue$8M
Rating⭐ 5.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.5 / 10
Votes51
GenresComedy
StudioRi-Film, Europa Film
OriginalRepmånad eller Hur man gör pojkar av män
The Call-up
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Cast

Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson

Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson

Oskar Löfgren

Lasse Åberg

Lasse Åberg

Helge Jonsson

Ted Åström

Ted Åström

Börje Larsson

Lasse Haldenberg

Lasse Haldenberg

Hans Öberg

Weiron Holmberg

Weiron Holmberg

Tore Tallroth

Lennart Skoogh

Lennart Skoogh

Jonas Gustafsson

Ingvar Andersson

Ingvar Andersson

Captain 'Beethoven'

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Lena-Maria Gårdenäs-Lawton

Bea

Lars Amble

Lars Amble

Chief Editor

Monica Dominique

Monica Dominique

Doris

Lottie Ejebrant

Lottie Ejebrant

Doris' Friend

Örjan Ramberg

Örjan Ramberg

HQ radio operator

Malou Berg

Malou Berg

Doris' Friend

Agneta Prytz

Agneta Prytz

Helge's mother

Greta Zachrisson

Greta Zachrisson

Doris' Friend

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Jörgen Edman

Singer

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Moltas Eriksson

Combat judge

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Charlie Elvegård

Göte

Lars Lind

Lars Lind

Golfer

Thomas Ungewitter

Thomas Ungewitter

Wickman

🎭

Bruno Johansson

Cook

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Utas

Olsson, Father with Baby

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Peter Ahlm

Major

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Sherman Adams Jr.

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Sven Ekdahl

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Gustav Roger

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Oskar Rangner

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Olle Grönstedt

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Bengt Berger

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Moltas Erikson

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Lina Jonsson

Palle Granditsky

Palle Granditsky

Agneta Lindén

Agneta Lindén

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The Call-up (1979) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Call-up about?

It's time for Jonsson to return to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years ago. He meets his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and the music loving captain 'Beethoven'. Jonsson and his comrades doesn't take it very serious - but they have a...

Who directed The Call-up?

The Call-up (1979) was directed by Lasse Åberg. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 25m, rated 5.9/10.

How long is The Call-up?

The Call-up runs 1h 25m (85 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.9/10 from 51 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is The Call-up worth watching?

The Call-up is rated 5.9/10 by 51 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy fans.