91:an och generalernas fnatt
91:an och generalernas fnatt

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91:an och generalernas fnatt

1977
Movie
101 min
Swedish

When private 91 "Mandel" Karlsson is appointed General due to a computer error, he tricks a foreign military attaché into believing that the Swedish defense has a new weapon that turns male soldiers into women.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Arne StivinGenres: Comedy, War

Plot Summary

The film follows the misadventures of a Swedish soldier, 91:an, and his companions during a whimsical wartime setting. Amidst humorous situations and chaotic training exercises, they often find themselves at odds with their commanding officers, leading to escalating absurdity. The narrative pokes fun at military bureaucracy and the general's quirky obsessions.

Critical Reception

As a lighthearted comedy drawing from a popular comic strip, '91:an och generalernas fnatt' was primarily aimed at a broad audience seeking entertainment. Critical reception tended to focus on its comedic elements and faithfulness to the source material, with some noting its somewhat slapstick humor. It remains a nostalgic piece for fans of the original '91:an' character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted comedic tone and faithful adaptation of the beloved comic strip.

  • Appreciated for its nostalgic appeal and silly, often slapstick, humor.

  • Some critics found the humor to be occasionally simplistic or repetitive.

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Fun Fact

The character '91:an' originated in the Swedish comic strip "91:an Karlsson" created by Rudolf Petersson in 1932.

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