
Kennet, an incompetent thief and incorrigible petty criminal, longs to even 'the score,' which is not in his favor.
Directed by Christer Dahl, Lyftet leans on a strong ensemble — Anders Lönnbro, Bodil Mårtensson, Roland Jansson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1978.
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JW is serving hard time in prison and struggling to get back on an honest path. There are glimmers of hope in his life – some venture capitalists are interested in a new piece of trading software he's developed, and while behind bars he's made peace with an old enemy. This all proves to be an illusion. On leave from prison, and back in contact with his former gang, JW learns that once you've walked in the shoes of a criminal there just may be no going back.
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