Sven Klangs Kvintett


1h 40m 1978

Brief Synopsis

Sweden 1958. In a small provincial town there is a band who plays dance music twice every week. All decisions are made by Sven Klang, the undisputed leader of the band. A new member joins them, saxophone player Lasse. He starts to criticize Sven's decisions, questions the way they divide the money and he also wants them to be more of a jazz band.

Film Details

Also Known As
Sven Klang Quintet, The
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1978
Production Company
Sveriges Television (Svt); Swedish Film Institute
Distribution Company
20th Century Fox International; Swedish Film Institute

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.66 : 1

Synopsis

Sweden 1958. In a small provincial town there is a band who plays dance music twice every week. All decisions are made by Sven Klang, the undisputed leader of the band. A new member joins them, saxophone player Lasse. He starts to criticize Sven's decisions, questions the way they divide the money and he also wants them to be more of a jazz band.

Film Details

Also Known As
Sven Klang Quintet, The
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1978
Production Company
Sveriges Television (Svt); Swedish Film Institute
Distribution Company
20th Century Fox International; Swedish Film Institute

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.66 : 1

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1978

Released in United States 1978 (Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Contemporary Cinema) April 13 - May 7, 1978.)