Boys from the Streets (1949)
The movie takes place on Oslo's east side sometime during the twenties. It depicts the workers' environment by traditional elements like unemployment, strike, poverty, alcoholism, absent fathers, wise and tired mothers, the dream of a better life and the friendship between the boys in the street.
Director: Ulf Greber, Arne Skouen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: December 26, 1949
Cast
- Tom Tellefsen - Karsten
- Ivar Thorkildsen - Gotfred
- Pål Bang-Hansen - Sofus
- Svein Byhring - Høna
- Per Arne Knobelauch - Reidar
- Ella Hval - Karstens mor
- Jack Fjeldstad - Styggen
- Finn Bernhoft - Reidars father
- Ingrid Borthen
- Helge Essmar
Screenplay
Music: Gunnar Sønstevold
Cinematography: Ragnar Sørensen
Editing: Titus Vibe-Müller
Production: Norsk Film
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
Themes
Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
alcoholism, poverty, juvenile delinquent, homeless, oslo, norway, 1920s, homeless teenager
More Films by Director: Ulf Greber, Arne Skouen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boys from the Streets about?
- The movie takes place on Oslo's east side sometime during the twenties. It depicts the workers' environment by traditional elements like unemployment, strike, poverty, alcoholism, absent fathers, wise and tired mothers, the dream of a better life and the friendship between the boys in the street.
- Who directed Boys from the Streets?
- Boys from the Streets was directed by Ulf Greber, Arne Skouen.
- Who stars in Boys from the Streets?
- Boys from the Streets stars Tom Tellefsen, Ivar Thorkildsen, Pål Bang-Hansen, Svein Byhring, Per Arne Knobelauch, Ella Hval.
- How long is Boys from the Streets?
- Boys from the Streets has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Boys from the Streets?
- Boys from the Streets is a Drama film.
- Where was Boys from the Streets produced?
- Boys from the Streets was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Boys from the Streets?
- The themes of Boys from the Streets include: Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.