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ABBA: How They Won Eurovision
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ABBA: How They Won Eurovision

2024-04-13 · 45 min · Not rated

Documentary · Music

Celebrating 50 years since ABBA won Eurovision in 1974 with Waterloo, through the extraordinary and entertaining story of how international stardom almost didn't happen for the group.

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Directors
Luke McLaughlin, Stan Griffin
Production companies
Coming Up Roses
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cheryl BakerCheryl BakerSelf
Nicki ChapmanNicki ChapmanSelf
Mariella FrostrupMariella FrostrupNarrator
Claes af GeijerstamClaes af GeijerstamSelf
Nick IngmanSelf
Paul JordanSelf
Silvia MontelloSelf
Carl Magnus PalmSelf
Roger PalmSelf
Sian PattendenSelf
Katie PuckrikSelf
Owe SandströmSelf
Janne SchafferJanne SchafferSelf
Ben WardleSelf

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