''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, film producer, producer, and screenwriter. He is most famous for directing films based on novels by Astrid Lindgren. His 1960 film ''The Children of Bullerbyn V ...

. It is based on a book about

Karlsson-on-the-Roof Karlsson-on-the-Roof () is a character who features in a series of children's books by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Lindgren may have borrowed the idea for the series from a similar story about Mr. O'Malley in the comic strip '' Barnaby' ...

Astrid Lindgren Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren (; ; 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002) was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is best known for several children's book series, featuring Pippi Longstocking, Emil i Lönneberga, Emil of Lönneberga, ...

Cast

* Lars Söderdahl as Svante 'Lillebror' Svantesson * Mats Wikström as Karlsson * Jan Nygren as Karlsson (voice) * Catrin Westerlund as Lillebror's Mother * Stig Ossian Ericson as Lillebror's Father * Staffan Hallerstam 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 1970s children's fantasy films 1970s Swedish-language films Swedish children's fantasy films 1970s Swedish films Films shot in Stockholm {{1970s-Sweden-film-stub