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COMEDY . 1981 . 1h 35m . 6.6/10

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35-year old Erik Engman, aka Pinnen, is the local fool. He picks up garbage and eats at the old people's home. One day he is asked to try the high-jump at the sport's field. He becomes fascinated and starts to train every day. Being fool-hardy, it doesn't take long before he is one of the best in the country and is asked to compete at the Stockholm Stadion.

Starring Asko Sarkola, Tomas Norström, Staffan Hallerstam

6.6/10

Rating

1h 35m

Runtime

1981

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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35-year old Erik Engman, aka Pinnen, is the local fool. He picks up garbage and eats at the old people's home. One day he is asked to try the high-jump at the sport's field. He becomes fascinated and starts to train every day. Being fool-hardy, it doesn't take long before he is one of the best in the country and is asked to compete at the Stockholm Stadion.

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Cast

Asko Sarkola stars as Erik 'Pinnen' Engman in Höjdhoppar'n.

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Year context

Höjdhoppar'n was released 45 years ago in 1981.

Overview

35-year old Erik Engman, aka Pinnen, is the local fool. He picks up garbage and eats at the old people's home. One day he is asked to try the high-jump at th...

Höjdhoppar'n is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

CAST (16)

Asko Sarkola

Erik 'Pinnen' Engman

Tomas Norström

Tomas Norström

Staffan Hallerstam

Börje Ahlstedt

Börje Ahlstedt

Börje, Wrestler

Carl Billquist

Bertil Norström

Bertil Norström

Bertil Näslund, Supermarket Manager

Meta Velander

Li Brådhe

Retirement Home Manager

Hans Bendrik

Sports Store Owner

GB

Gro Bjørgan

Nurse Beatrice

ME

Maud Elwinger

Sollan Bengtsson

Gösta Engström

Gösta Engström

LB

Lars-Gunnar Björklund

Speaker

Monica Dominique

Monica Dominique

Olga, Cheerleader Member

Torsten Lilliecrona

Torsten Lilliecrona

Doctor

John Harryson

DETAILS

Release

February 13, 1981

Status

Released

Runtime

95 min (1h 35m)

Country

Sweden

Rating

6.6/10 (8 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Höjdhoppar'n about?

35-year old Erik Engman, aka Pinnen, is the local fool. He picks up garbage and eats at the old people's home. One day he is asked to try the high-jump at the sport's field. He becomes fascinated and starts to train every day. Being fool-hardy, it doesn't take long before he is one of the best in the country and is asked to compete at the Stockholm Stadion.

How long is Höjdhoppar'n?

Höjdhoppar'n has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).

Who stars in Höjdhoppar'n?

The cast of Höjdhoppar'n includes Asko Sarkola, Tomas Norström, Staffan Hallerstam, Börje Ahlstedt, Carl Billquist.

What is the rating of Höjdhoppar'n?

Höjdhoppar'n has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy