Pippi Longstocking (1969 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pippi Longstocking |
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The DVD cover by Joseph Smith
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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 | Konrad Elfers |
| Cinematography | Kalle Bergholm |
| Editing by | Jan Perrson Jutta Schweden |
| Studio | Beta Film KB Nord Art Svenks AB Sveriges Radio |
| Distributed by | G.G. Communications Warner Bros. Television Distribution (United States) |
| Release date(s) | May 9, 1969 (West Germany) December 25, 1973 (USA) |
| Running time | 100 min. |
| Country | Sweden West Germany |
| Language | Swedish |
Pippi Longstocking (original Swedish title: Pippi Långstrump) is a fun 1969 Swedish movie. It is based on the popular children's books by Astrid Lindgren. The film uses the same actors from the 1969 Pippi Longstocking TV series. It was made by editing together parts of the TV show. The movie first came out in the US in 1973.
What the Movie is About
A mysterious and super strong girl named Pippi Longstocking moves into an empty house called Villa Villekulla. Pippi has bright red hair. She lives all by herself. Her only companions are a monkey named Mr. Nilsson and her horse, Little Old Man.
Pippi quickly becomes friends with two kids who live next door. Their names are Tommy and Annika. The three friends become inseparable. They go on many exciting adventures together. These adventures often turn their quiet Swedish town upside down!
A nosy lady named Miss Prysselius wants to send Pippi to a children's home. She gets the town's clumsy police officers, Kling and Klang, to try and catch Pippi. This leads to many funny and wild situations.
Meet the Characters
- Inger Nilsson - Pippi Longstocking
- Maria Persson - Annika
- Pär Sundberg - Tommy
- Beppe Wolgers - Captain Efraim Longstocking (Pippi's dad)
- Margot Trooger - Mrs. Prysselius
- Hans Clarin - Dunder-Karlsson
- Paul Esser - Blom
- Ulf G. Johnsson - Police Inspector Kling
- Göthe Grefbo - Police Inspector Klang
- Fredrik Ohlsson - Mr. Settergren (Tommy and Annika's dad)
- Öllegård Wellton - Mrs. Settergren (Tommy and Annika's mom)
- Staffan Hallerstam - Benke
Pippi in Pop Culture
Parts of the Pippi Longstocking movie have appeared in other shows. For example, old clips of Pippi were shown in an episode of Gilmore Girls. This happened during a movie night at a special theater. The characters Luke, Lorelai, Rory, and Dean were watching it together. Luke had never seen the movie before. Lorelai and Rory were surprised he hadn't seen this classic film.
