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The Slingshot
“If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.”
6.0 / 10• 1993• 1h 42m•NR• Swedish
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Stellan Skarsgård
Fritiof Schütt
Lead
Jesper Salén
Roland Schütt
Basia Frydman
Zipa Schütt
Niclas Olund
Bertil Schütt
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Teacher Lundin
Reine Brynolfsson
Hinke Bergegren
Frida Hallgren
Margit
Axel Düberg
Inspector Gissle
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Åke Sandgren's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Slingshot is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
