The Apple War

– A German businessman wants to buy land in southern Sweden for a gigantic amusement park, his new pro..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
Original Name:
Äppelkriget
The Apple War (1971) - Also known as Äppelkriget

A German businessman wants to buy land in southern Sweden for a gigantic amusement park, his new project called "Deutschneyland" (a wordplay of Deutschland and Disneyland). Some of the locals dislike the idea, including the magically talented Lindberg family, and work to frustrate the development plans.

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Release Date:

01 Jan 1975

Language:

Swedish

Director:

Tage Danielsson

Writer:

Hans Alfredson, Tage Danielsson

Main Actors:

Per Grundén, Gösta Ekman, Sture Ericson, Ingvar Ottoson

Plot:

A German business man, Volkswagner, comes to Österlen in the south of Sweden to build Deutschneyland, a gigantic amusement park for German tourists. The local councilors and the member of parliament are all in favor of the idea, although it will turn vast areas into parking lots for cars. The Lindberg family does not like the idea and with the help of a little magic, they start scheming against it.

Awards:

3 wins.

Production:

AB Svenska Ord

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10