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| Fimpen | |
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| Directed by | Bo Widerberg |
| Written by | Bo Widerberg |
| Produced by | Bo Widerberg |
| Cinematography | John Olsson |
| Edited by | Bo Widerberg |
Release date | 16 February 1974 |
Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
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