The Slingshot (1993)

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The Slingshot on IMDb 6.5/10 1,730 votes

Released:
1993-09-24

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 42min

Genre:
Drama

  • 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