Pippi on the Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pippi on the Run |
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The original 1977 film poster
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| Directed by | Olle Hellbom |
| Produced by | Olle Nordemar |
| Written by | Astrid Lindgren (novel and screenplay) |
| Starring | Inger Nilsson Maria Persson Pär Sundberg |
| Music by | Christian Bruhn Georg Riedel |
| Editing by | Jan Persson Jutta Schweden |
| Studio | The Pygos Group |
| Distributed by | Beta Film Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
| Release date(s) | November 14, 1970 (Sweden) 1977 (USA) |
| Running time | 93 min. |
| Country | Sweden West Germany |
| Language | Swedish |
Pippi on the Run (original Swedish title: På rymmen med Pippi Långstrump) is a fun 1970 Swedish movie. It's based on the super popular Pippi Longstocking children's books by Astrid Lindgren. The movie even stars the same actors from the 1969 Pippi Longstocking TV show! It first came out in the USA in 1977.
The Story: Pippi's Big Adventure
This movie tells the exciting story of three friends. Tommy and Annika are tired of their parents' strict rules. They decide to run away from home.
Their amazing friend, Pippi Longstocking, joins them. She promises to keep them safe on their long journey. Together, they go on a big adventure, facing challenges and having lots of fun.
Meet the Characters
The movie features a wonderful cast who bring these characters to life. Many of them were also in the Pippi Longstocking TV series.
- Inger Nilsson – Pippi Longstocking
- Pär Sundberg – Tommy
- Maria Persson – Annika
- Hans Alfredson – Konrad/Farm Supervisor
- Öllegård Wellton – Tommy and Annika's mother
- Fredrik Ohlsson – Tommy and Annika's father
- Jan Nygren – Angry Old Man/Farmer/Police Constable
