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The Slingshot

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If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.

Drama
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1993-09-24
1h 42m
SV
Released
SVT Drama

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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.

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About The Slingshot

If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.

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. Running 102 minutes.

The Slingshot Cast and Characters

The cast features Stellan Skarsgård (as Fritiof Schütt), Jesper Salén (as Roland Schütt), Basia Frydman (as Zipa Schütt), Niclas Olund (as Bertil Schütt), and Ernst-Hugo Järegård (as Teacher Lundin). Their performances are a major reason The Slingshot has built such a passionate audience.

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The Slingshot runs for 102 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is The Slingshot good? What's the rating?

The Slingshot holds a 6.0/10 rating based on 39 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Slingshot?

The main cast includes Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman, and Niclas Olund, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Slingshot available in SV?

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When was The Slingshot released?

The Slingshot was released in 1993.

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What is The Slingshot about?

The Slingshot is a Drama film. 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.

When was The Slingshot released?

The Slingshot was released on September 24, 1993. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. The film was produced by SVT Drama.

Who stars in The Slingshot?

The Slingshot stars Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman and Niclas Olund. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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