Movie: Waiting for the Tenor

Top 8 Billed Cast

Johan H:son Kjellgren
Johan H:son Kjellgren

Tomas

Krister Henriksson
Krister Henriksson

Hoffman / Henning

Martin Melin
Martin Melin

Bobbo

Michael Nyqvist
Michael Nyqvist

The Director

Bergljót Arnadóttir
Bergljót Arnadóttir

The Custume Designer

Joakim Nätterqvist
Joakim Nätterqvist

The Production Assistant

Petter Darin
Petter Darin

Henrik

Ruben Lundström
Ruben Lundström

Conny

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    The author Thomas meets his childhood friend Hoffman on an autumn night in 1997. They decide to let a dream come true: to make a film of a play by Thomas, Veranda for a Tenor, with Hoffman in the lead role. The story takes us back to the summer of 1961, which changed their lives. The writing of the script awakens memories and forbidden questions are answered. Their friendship is put to the test a final time. Veranda for a tenor is a film about male friendship, but also about love. Their love for the same woman...

  • Release Date

    1998-09-10

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    svenska
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