Räkan från Maxim
1980 · 121 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy, TV Movie
Dr. Petypon wakes up after a wild party with a young lady called Räkan, a dancer at the Moulin Rouge. He has messed it up badly. How can this be explained to his wife?
Directed by Hans Alfredson · Written by Georges Feydeau
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Cast
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Lena Nyman 'Räkan' -
Monica Zetterlund Madame Petypon -
Thommy Berggren Dr. Petypon -
Jan Blomberg Dr. Mongicourt -
Sven Holmberg Generalen -
Peter Harryson Hertig de Valmonté -
Lasse Åberg Löjtnant Corignon -
Anders Linder Etienne -
Birgitta Valberg Hertiginnan de Valmonté -
Birgitta Andersson Madame Vidauban -
Sune Mangs Monsieur Vidauban - M Marga Pettersson Clémentine
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