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The Jönsson Gang Gets Gold Fever
Sickan has a new plan. This time, the gang are going to steal a small computer micro chip which contains a top secret plan of what the government intends to do with Sweden in the future. But, Wall-Enberg is also planning to steal the chip. The payment will be 55 million Swedish crowns in gold and diamonds to whoever can deliver the chip to the foreign investors. Who will grab hold of the chip, the Jönsson gang or Wall-Enberg?
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Plot Summary
The Jönsson Gang, led by the charismatic Charles-Ingvar 'Sickan' Jönsson, plans their most ambitious heist yet: stealing a legendary golden goblet from a heavily guarded museum. Facing formidable security and a determined police inspector, the gang must rely on their cunning, disguises, and a series of elaborate Rube Goldberg-esque contraptions to pull off the impossible.
Critical Reception
The film was a commercial success in Sweden, continuing the popular Jönsson Gang franchise. It was generally well-received by audiences for its slapstick humor, inventive plot, and the enduring charm of its lead characters, though some critics noted it followed the established formula of the series.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its consistent humor and elaborate heist sequences.
Appreciated for the chemistry between the main cast, especially Gösta Ekman.
Seen as a solid, albeit formulaic, entry in the beloved Jönsson Gang series.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers enjoying the film's lighthearted comedy and the familiar antics of the Jönsson Gang. Many recall it fondly as a classic Swedish crime-comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was the fourth installment in the Jönsson Gang film series, which originated from a series of popular novels by Max Lundgren.
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