The Slingshot
If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.
1993 · 1h 42m · R
Drama
Directed by
Åke Sandgren
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The Slingshot
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 and cast
- Åke Sandgren Director
- Stellan Skarsgård as Fritiof Schütt
- Jesper Salén as Roland Schütt
- Basia Frydman as Zipa Schütt
- Niclas Olund as Bertil Schütt
- Ernst-Hugo Järegård as Lundin
- Reine Brynolfsson as Hinke Bergegren
- Frida Hallgren as Margit
- Axel Düberg as Gissle
- Ing-Marie Carlsson Cast
- Ernst Günther Cast
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