Kenny Begins

Kenny Begins

2009 · 88 min · ★ 6.0 · Action, Comedy, Science Fiction

Kenny Starfighter is probably the most hopeless student the Hero academics of the galaxy has ever had. But in his desperate attempt in graduating he accidentally crashes on earth and discovers Pontus, an earthling who accidentally stumbled upon an intergalactic crystal which gave him inhuman strength. Now Kenny must save Pontus from Rutger Oversmart who wants the powers from the crystal for himself and Pontus must save Kennys faith from failing school and ending up as a hairdresser.

Directed by Carl Åstrand · Written by Carl Åstrand

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Johan Rheborg Kenny Starfighter
Carla Abrahamsen Miranda
Bill Skarsgård Pontus
Jan Mybrand Rutger Oversmart
Brasse Brännström General Sudoko
Björn Gustafsson Lenny Starfighter
Cecilia Frode Underhuggare 1
Per Svensson Underhuggare 2
Josephine Bornebusch Underhuggare 3
Kalle Moraeus Fortköraren
Pernilla August Rektorn
Sissela Kyle Jenny Starfighter

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