The Call-up 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- Lasse Åberg
- Networks
- Ri-Film, Europa Film, Viking Film
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is The Call-up?
The Call-up is a comedy film released on February 23, 1979, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes. The story follows a character named Jonsson as he returns to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years prior.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 23, 1979
- Original language
- SV
- Origin
- Sweden
- Studios
- Ri-Film, Europa Film, Viking Film
- Revenue
- $7,500,000
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 53 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Ri-Film, Europa Film, Viking Film
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The Call-up is a comedy film released on February 23, 1979, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes. The story follows a character named Jonsson as he returns to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years prior. Upon his return, he reunites with his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and a music-loving captain known as Beethoven. Although Jonsson and his comrades do not take the exercise very seriously, they have a jolly good time together. During the exercise, a female journalist follows the events to write an article and develops an interest in Jonsson. The film originates from Sweden, as indicated by its release country code.
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- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Call-up worth watching?
The Call-up holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 53 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Call-up and when was it released?
The Call-up is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Call-up?
The Call-up was directed by Lasse Åberg.
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