The Slingshot
The Slingshot
Movie

The Slingshot

If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.
6.0/10
1993
1h 42m
sv
Drama

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

Writers

Åke Sandgren, Roland Schütt

Movie Information

Release Date

September 24, 1993

Runtime

1h 42m

Status

Released

Original Language

sv

Vote Count

38

Production

SVT Drama
Nordisk Film Denmark
SF Studios
Svenska Filminstitutet