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The Swedish Torpedo

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In the summer of 1939, with World War II looming, 30-year-old single mother Sally Bauer is determined to become the first Scandinavian to swim the English Channel. Confronted with societal and familial pressures, including a threat to take away her beloved son, she courageously defies conventions to pursue her dreams.

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Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog Sally Bauer's story is incredible, and Neldén delivers a captivating performance as the lead. This biopic had the potential to be great, but held back by the ironically glacial pace and excessively dark visuals. Rated: 2.5/5 Apr 16, 2025 Full Review Christopher Patterson That Shelf With soaring acting, cutthroat direction, and an intense script that keeps you on your toes, The Swedish Torpedo feels as important as its subject matter. Nov 1, 2024 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex A few missteps stop this from reaching the upper echelon of sports films. That said, it (The Swedish Torpedo) is a very good film about a woman history has erased. These are the kinds of sports films we need in 2024. Rated: 7/10 Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Jared Mobarak Hey, Have You Seen ...? Neldén delivers a fine performance that reminded me of Sandra Hüller with a burning tenacity to drag everyone else into the fight with her considering Sally can't do this alone despite how much it seems like she is. Rated: 7/10 Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Frida Kempff

Director

Mikkel Boe Følsgaard

Henry

Lisa Carlehed

Carla

Josefin Neldén

Sally Bauer

Gunnel Fred

Sally's mother

Seidi Haarla

Sigrid
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Synopsis In the summer of 1939, with World War II looming, 30-year-old single mother Sally Bauer is determined to become the first Scandinavian to swim the English Channel. Confronted with societal and familial pressures, including a threat to take away her beloved son, she courageously defies conventions to pursue her dreams.
Director
Frida Kempff
Producer
Erik Andersson, David Herdies, Michael Krotkiewski
Screenwriter
Frida Kempff, Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten, Frida Kempff, Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten
Production Co
Momento Film AB, Film i Väst
Genre
Drama, Romance, Biography, History, Sports
Original Language
Swedish
Runtime
2h 0m