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Swedish pop bands sabotaging each other in a petty road war? Absolutely unhinged.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Gothenburg (1967)

chaotic road trip60s pop fever dreamScandi chaos

Overview

ComedyMusic

The most popular bands in Sweden are travelling from Stockholm to Gothenburg for a pop contest. The problem is that no one has the money needed to get to Gothenburg, and no one wants the other bands to reach the destination. Some of the most popular Swedish bands of the 1960s figures in the movie: Lee Kings, Spotnicks, Ola & The Janglers, Jerry Williams & The Violents, Shanes, Sten & Stanley and Hounds.

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Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Real 1960s Swedish bands playing themselves, authenticity unmatched.

Costume

Peak mod fashion and questionable manager suits throughout.

Best for:Friends: Drunken group viewing with chaotic commentary energy required.·Background: Perfect for cleaning while half-watching Swedish garage rock drama.
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Director

Hasse Wallman

ReleasedAug 20, 1967
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Jippo-Produktion

Top Cast

Eva Rydberg

Eva Rydberg

Popsy

Sven-Axel Carlsson

Sven-Axel Carlsson

Manager för Lee Kings

Tjadden Hällström

Tjadden Hällström

Manager för Spotnicks

Inga Gill

Inga Gill

Manager för Ola & Janglers

Gustaf Lövås

Gustaf Lövås

Manager för Sten & Stanley

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Cultural

Filmed at the absolute peak of Swedish pop internationalism, right before ABBA changed everything.

Trivia

The Spotnicks were actually huge in Japan—more proof this film buried genuine pop history in chaos.

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