Höjdhoppar'n_
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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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
Rickard
SH
Staffan Hallerstam
Kenneth
Börje Ahlstedt
Börje, Wrestler
Carl Billquist
President
Bertil Norström
Bertil Näslund, Supermarket Manager
Meta Velander
Doris
Li Brådhe
Retirement Home Manager
Hans Bendrik
Sports Store Owner
GB
Gro Bjørgan
Nurse Beatrice
ME
Maud Elwinger
Sollan Bengtsson
Gösta Engström
Band Leader
LB
Lars-Gunnar Björklund
Speaker
Monica Dominique
Olga, Cheerleader Member
Torsten Lilliecrona
Doctor
John Harryson
Stadium Guard
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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