''Världens bästa Karlsson'' is a Swedish family film which was released to cinemas in Sweden on 2 December 1974, directed by

Olle Hellbom Nils Olof "Olle" Hellbom (8 October 1925 – 5 June 1982) was a Swedish film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is most famous for directing films based on novels by Astrid Lindgren. His 1960 film '' Alla vi barn i Bullerbyn'' was entered ...

. It is based on a book about

Karlsson-on-the-Roof Karlsson-on-the-Roof ( sv, link=no, Karlsson på taket) is a character who figures in a series of children's books by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Translated books and cartoon adaptation of the series became popular in the Soviet Union wh ...

by Astrid Lindgren.

Cast

* Lars Söderdahl as Svante 'Lillebror' Svantesson * Mats Wikström as Karlsson * Jan Nygren as Karlsson (voice) *

Catrin Westerlund Catrin Westerlund (10 April 1934 – 18 September 1982) was a Swedish actress. She appeared in more than 40 films and television shows between 1953 and 1982. Selected filmography * ''Marianne'' (1953) * '' A Night in the Archipelago'' (1953 ...

as Lillebror's Mother * Stig Ossian Ericson as Lillebror's Father *

Staffan Hallerstam Staffan Hallerstam (born 21 May 1957 in Stockholm) is a Swedish actor and physician. He is father to Leo Hallerstam. When Hallerstam became an adult, he participated in include ''Gamle Adam'' and ''Min käre man'' at Vasateatern in Stockholm a ...

as Bosse Svantesson * Britt Marie Näsholm as Bettan Svantesson * Nils Lagergren as Krister * Maria Selander as Gunilla * Pär Kjellin as Pelle * Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson as Fille

References

External links

* * 1974 films Films based on works by Astrid Lindgren Films directed by Olle Hellbom Swedish fantasy films 1970s Swedish-language films Swedish children's films 1970s Swedish films {{1970s-Sweden-film-stub