The Smuggler King
Originally released in 1985. The Smuggler King is a comedy/crime film. directed by Sune Lund-Sørensen.
Starring Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Björn Skifs, and Sanne Salomonsen
Synopsis
It's the early 20s, just after World War I. In Sweden, restrictions on alcohol are harder than most people like and so, smuggling is abundant. In this particular little town, smuggling is ruled by one man, who is the king of smugglers. The smugglers who work for him don't get to keep much of the profit themselves, but if they don't work for him, they get in trouble, which his henchmen make sure. However, Albert Jansson arrives in town and starts taking up the competition with the smuggler king. Meanwhile, the police, together the customs office, try to catch the smugglers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Drakfilm Produktion
- SF Studios
- STC Finans
- Nordisk Film Sweden
- Filmhuset
- Svenska Filminstitutet
- Four Seasons Venture Capital
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Smuggler King about?
It's the early 20s, just after World War I. In Sweden, restrictions on alcohol are harder than most people like and so, smuggling is abundant. In this particular little town, smuggling is ruled by ...
Who directed The Smuggler King?
The Smuggler King was directed by Sune Lund-Sørensen.
How long is The Smuggler King?
The Smuggler King has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Smuggler King released?
The Smuggler King was released on February 8, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Smuggler King?
The main cast of The Smuggler King includes Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Björn Skifs, Sanne Salomonsen, Ernst Günther, Nina Gunke.