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Cast
Stellan Skarsgård
as Fritiof Schütt
Jesper Salén
as Roland Schütt
Basia Frydman
as Zipa Schütt
Niclas Olund
as Bertil Schütt
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
as Teacher Lundin
Reine Brynolfsson
as Hinke Bergegren
Frida Hallgren
as Margit
Axel Düberg
as Inspector Gissle
Ing-Marie Carlsson
as Karin Adamsson
Ernst Günther
as Principal
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1993
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes39
DirectorÅke Sandgren
WritersÅke Sandgren, Roland Schütt
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Slingshot
About The Slingshot
Stockholm in the 1920s. Young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother and a boxing brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them, Roland makes slingshots which he sells. His rebellious ways has gotten him the special attention of his school teacher, who always makes sure that Roland is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles, a successful business that in the end lands him in hot water.
Directed by Åke Sandgren, The Slingshot leans on a strong ensemble — Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman — 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 1993.
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