Kalabaliken i Bender
Originally released in 1983. Kalabaliken i Bender is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mats Arehn.
Starring Gösta Ekman, Lasse Åberg, and Brasse Brännström
Synopsis
The famous Swedish Karoliner army has suffered its biggest defeat ever at Poltava in 1709. The Swedish king Karl XII is waiting in the small village of Bender for the Turkish sulton to help him defeat his arch enemy, the czar of Russia, Peter the Great. But the Turks think he's an expensive guest and want him out of Turkey. However, he refuses. The sultan then decides to send Karl XII a princess to marry him, to get him out of the country (a bride for a bribe). The two Swedish soldiers Lagercrona and Kruus are to escort the princess. They experience many different adventures on their way to Bender, namely because other Swedish soldiers and agents try to stop them from ever reaching the village, because they don't want Karl XII to leave Turkey. After their long adventure to get there and a few misunderstandings, the famous "kalabalik" of Bender, where the Turks decide to drive Karl XII out of Turkey by force, begins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
2.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gösta Ekman
as Karl XII
Lasse Åberg
as Fänrik Lagercrona
Brasse Brännström
as Kruus
Ayşe Emel Mesçi
as Sirene
Sten Ljunggren
as Överste Grothusen
Lars Amble
as Pastor Agrell
Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt
as Taffeltäckare Hultman
Sture Hovstadius
as General Lagercrona
Nils Ahlroth
as Doktor Skragge
Donald Arthur
as Ambassadör Poniatowski
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Europa Film
- Viking Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalabaliken i Bender about?
The famous Swedish Karoliner army has suffered its biggest defeat ever at Poltava in 1709. The Swedish king Karl XII is waiting in the small village of Bender for the Turkish sulton to help him def...
Who directed Kalabaliken i Bender?
Kalabaliken i Bender was directed by Mats Arehn.
How long is Kalabaliken i Bender?
Kalabaliken i Bender has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Kalabaliken i Bender released?
Kalabaliken i Bender was released on August 26, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kalabaliken i Bender?
The main cast of Kalabaliken i Bender includes Gösta Ekman, Lasse Åberg, Brasse Brännström, Ayşe Emel Mesçi, Sten Ljunggren.