Pippi Goes on Board (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pippi Goes on Board |
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| Directed by | Olle Hellbom |
| Produced by | Ernst Liesenhoff Olle Nordemar |
| Written by | Astrid Lindgren (novel) |
| Starring | Inger Nilsson Maria Persson Pär Sundberg |
| Music by | John Powell |
| Editing by | Amrik Minku John Cryer |
| Distributed by | Beta Film Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
| Release date(s) | 31 October 1969 (West Germany) 10 February 1973 (Sweden) August 1975 (United States) |
| Running time | 83 min. |
| Country | Sweden West Germany |
| Language | Swedish |
Pippi Goes on Board is a fun Swedish movie from 1969. It's based on the super popular children's books about Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. This film uses the same actors from the 1969 TV series Pippi Longstocking. It was actually made by taking parts of the TV show and editing them together into a new movie. It first came out in West Germany in 1969 and later in the United States in 1975.
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About Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is one of the most famous characters in children's books. She was created by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Pippi is a very strong, independent, and kind girl. She lives by herself in a house called Villa Villekulla with her horse and a monkey named Mr. Nilsson. Pippi is known for her bright red pigtails that stick straight out and her amazing strength. She often has exciting adventures with her friends, Tommy and Annika.
What the Movie is About
Pippi Goes on Board continues the exciting adventures of Pippi Longstocking. In this movie, Pippi, along with her best friends Tommy and Annika, gets into all sorts of new situations. Pippi is known for her incredible strength and her unique way of looking at the world. This often leads to funny and unexpected events. The film shows more of their daily lives and the fun they have together.
Pippi's Friends and Family
- Tommy and Annika: These two are Pippi's next-door neighbors and her very best friends. They are usually more sensible than Pippi, but they love joining her on all her wild adventures.
- Captain Efraim Longstocking: Pippi's father is a sea captain and a king of a South Sea island. He is also very strong, just like Pippi. He often appears in Pippi's stories, bringing more excitement to her life.
Meet the Cast
The actors in Pippi Goes on Board are the same ones who starred in the popular TV series. They helped bring these beloved characters to life for many children around the world.
- Inger Nilsson as Pippi Longstocking
- Pär Sundberg as Tommy
- Maria Persson as Annika
- Beppe Wolgers as Captain Efraim Longstocking
- Margot Trooger as Mrs. Prysselius
- Hans Clarin as Thunder-Karlsson
- Paul Esser as Bloom
- Ulf G. Johnsson as Kling
- Göthe Grefbo as Klang
- Fredrik Ohlsson as Mr. Settergren
- Öllegård Wellton as Mrs. Settergren
- Staffan Hallerstam as Benke
How the Movie Was Made
This film is a "compilation film." This means it was created by taking scenes from the 1969 Pippi Longstocking TV series and editing them together. Instead of filming a brand new movie, the filmmakers used existing footage. This allowed them to create a new story for the big screen using the popular TV show's material.
