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The Apple War

Original title: Äppelkriget
  • 1971
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.3K
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The Apple War (1971)
SlapstickComedyFantasy

A German business man, Volkswagner, comes to Österlen in the south of Sweden to build Deutschneyland, a gigantic amusement park for German tourists. The local councilors and the member of pa... Read allA German business man, Volkswagner, comes to Österlen in the south of Sweden to build Deutschneyland, a gigantic amusement park for German tourists. The local councilors and the member of parliament are all in favor of the idea, although it will turn vast areas into parking lots ... Read allA German business man, Volkswagner, comes to Österlen in the south of Sweden to build Deutschneyland, a gigantic amusement park for German tourists. The local councilors and the member of parliament are all in favor of the idea, although it will turn vast areas into parking lots for cars. The Lindberg family does not like the idea and with the help of a little magic, ... Read all

  • Director
    • Tage Danielsson
  • Writers
    • Hans Alfredson
    • Tage Danielsson
  • Stars
    • Per Grundén
    • Gösta Ekman
    • Sture Ericson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tage Danielsson
    • Writers
      • Hans Alfredson
      • Tage Danielsson
    • Stars
      • Per Grundén
      • Gösta Ekman
      • Sture Ericson
    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Per Grundén
    Per Grundén
    • Jean Volkswagner
    Gösta Ekman
    Gösta Ekman
    • Sten Wall
    Sture Ericson
    Sture Ericson
    • Larsson i Tofta (s) - Riksdagsman
    Ingvar Ottoson
    • Werner Affeman - Privatchaufför
    • (as Ingvar Ottosson)
    Per Waldvik
    • Hans Nilsson
    Yvonne Lombard
    Yvonne Lombard
    • Kerstin Gustafson - Kommunfullmäktig
    Sten Kärrby
    • Tore Gustafson
    • (as Herr K)
    Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund
    • Anna Lindberg
    Håkan Serner
    Håkan Serner
    • Eberhard Lindberg
    Hans Alfredson
    Hans Alfredson
    • Severin Lindberg
    Birgitta Andersson
    Birgitta Andersson
    • Luft-Hanna Lindberg
    Anne-Marie Nyman
    • Agnes Lindberg
    Nils Ahlroth
    Nils Ahlroth
    • Gustav Lindberg
    Nils Nittel
    • Bert Lindberg
    Mariette Fransson
    • Janet Lindberg
    Martin Ljung
    Martin Ljung
    • Åke Lindberg
    Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow
    • Roy Lindberg
    Tage Danielsson
    Tage Danielsson
    • Bernhard Lindberg
    • Director
      • Tage Danielsson
    • Writers
      • Hans Alfredson
      • Tage Danielsson
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews14

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    10sblatt

    Everybody leaves happy.

    I saw Apple War, or Appelkriget, in the early 70's when it was showing at a university area theater. I probably went 4 times, and every time I saw the same thing: every single attendee left with a huge smile on his or her face. I've never experienced a movie that has had that affect on the entire audience. I just wish I could find a copy of this gem to see again. I can't believe that it would have lost its charm or glamour, and my life, and those of my friends, could use a little unadulterated joy.
    mrsplitnose

    Wonderful, creative and unforgettable!

    I love this movie! I too saw it in Portland Oregon in the 70's. The movie became my #1 favorite and it's unfortunate that others have not seen it.

    The assortments of characters in the film were each so delightful in their own way. I'm hoping to locate a copy with English subtitles so that I can share it with others and be delighted just as I was the first time when I viewed it.
    10julane

    yeah, me too

    I too saw this film in the 1970s at the Venice Fox, which was then an art house and which has now been re-purposed for auctions or something. They screened it for a week; it was some sort of benefit, and I remember going a second time and dragging a few friends with me. It remains one of my all-time favorite films. My Swedish friend, Lennart, says that it is fairly well-known in Sweden and remains popular--it's a lot of fun but it's also a piece of devastatingly targeted agit-prop. I've been searching for it, on and off, since I saw it, in the face of blank stares from the vast majority of Americans, who have never heard of it, and even from clerks in independent video stores, who think I'm nuts. If only someone would make a DVD with English-language subtitles!
    UACW

    National Anthem?

    If a movie can be a national anthem, this movie is it - for Swedes and Sweden. Comics Tage and Hasse hit every note right in this remarkable and "lucky" movie. When "Äppelkriget" is shown in Svenska Ord festivals - the whole country turns out. Maybe you have to be Swedish to fully appreciate this wonderful flick - but with music by national bard Evert Taube and a magnificent cast, this movie simply cannot fail!
    10brian.diehm

    Simply a Joy

    This is a joyful film, a celebration of life, and just a lot of fun. I remember it from the '70s, when our local art house showed it -- and my wife and I must have seen it a half dozen times. I'd still love to get a video copy (with English subtitles!). This is probably the most fun way, bar none, to get a glimpse into Norse mythology, while also saving the Swedish countryside. It is only ironic that this movie pre-dates EuroDisney by, oh, a couple decades! This film sings -- and the music is part of the fun. This makes you believe in life and love again.

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    • Trivia
      Allmost all music in this movie was written by Evert Taube. Hasse and Tage wanted to use his music in order to give the movie a more Swedish touch. But they also asked him to write a new song for them. Tage explained the plot to Evert and mentioned that the land they were trying to rescue was called Änglamark (roughly translated to Angelland or Angeldomain). Taube liked the word and wrote the new song Änglamark which became the theme song of the movie.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Sten Wall: Can you imagine a better place for a popcorn stand?

    • Connections
      Featured in Svenska Ord i bild och tal (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Calle Schewens vals
      Music and Lyrics by Evert Taube

      Performed by Martin Ljung, Max von Sydow, Monica Zetterlund, Birgitta Andersson,

      Hans Alfredson and Evert Taube

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    • Release date
      • January 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Apfelkrieg
    • Production companies
      • Svensk Filmindustri (SF)
      • Svenska Ord
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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