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Play Off (1997)
Director: Stephan Apelgren
Cast: Anders Lundin, Lennart Jähkel, Krister Henriksson, Peter Haber
Runtime81 min
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Johan is a 35 year old soccer fan, unemployed but living by his wits and charm. During the Soccer World Championships in 1990 all Swedes want to follow the games, including Johan who doesn't own a TV set. He gets himself invited to friends or goes to bars to see matches. He is pursued by two hit men, as he owes money for a grand piano he was supposed to sell. Johan seeks the help of down-and-out Kenneth to avoid bodily harm. Kenneth arranges for Johan to smuggle 15 Iraqi from Frankfurt to Sweden. On the same night Sweden plays the fateful game against Costa Rica...
Critical Reception & Ratings
Play Off, a 1997 Swedish comedy-crime film directed by Stephan Apelgren, has received a mixed critical reception. While the film's humorous premise and central performance have been praised, its execution has been divisive among critics. No major awards have been won or nominated for this film, but its IMDb rating of 6.4/10 suggests average audience reception.