The Slingshot (1993)

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The Slingshot (1993) poster

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.

Director: Åke Sandgren
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Björn Isfält
Cinematography: Göran Nilsson
Editing: Grete Møldrup
Production: SVT Drama, Nordisk Film Denmark, SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Language: svenska
Box Office: $308,368
Original Language: sv

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

child abuse, based on novel or book, parent child relationship, sadistic, class, socialism, fascist, condom, coming of age, spanking, antisemitism, working class, bigotry, childhood, reform school

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Åke Sandgren
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Slingshot about?
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.
Who directed The Slingshot?
The Slingshot was directed by Åke Sandgren.
Who stars in The Slingshot?
The Slingshot stars Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman, Niclas Olund, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Reine Brynolfsson.
How long is The Slingshot?
The Slingshot has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Slingshot?
The Slingshot is a Drama film.
How much did The Slingshot gross?
The Slingshot grossed $308,368 worldwide.
Where was The Slingshot produced?
The Slingshot was produced in Denmark, Sweden.
What are the themes of The Slingshot?
The themes of The Slingshot include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.