35-year old Erik Engman, aka Pinnen, is the local fool. He picks up garbage and eats at the old people's home. One day he is asked to try the high-jump at the sport's field. He becomes fascinated and starts to train every day. Being fool-hardy, it doesn't take long before he is one of the best in the country and is asked to compete at the Stockholm Stadion.
| Release Date | February 13, 1981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Höjdhoppar'n | |
| Runtime | 1h 35min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Swedish | |
| Original Language | Swedish | |
| Production Countries | Sweden | |
| Production Companies | SF StudiosSvenska FilminstitutetMovieMakers | |