The Slingshot (1993)
In 1920s Stockholm, young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother, and boxer brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them Roland makes slingshots, which he sells. His rebellious ways have won him his schoolteacher's special attention; his teacher always makes sure he is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles; it's a successful business, but it eventually lands him in hot water.
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Domestic DistributorSony Pictures Classics
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Domestic Opening$9,711
Earliest Release DateJune 3, 1994
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Running Time1 hr 42 min
GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Åke Sandgren | Director |
| Åke Sandgren | Writer |
| Roland Schütt | Writer |
| Waldemar Bergendahl | Producer |
| Björn Isfält | Composer |
| Göran Nilsson | Cinematographer |
| Grete Møldrup | Editor |
| Tomás Moravec | Production Designer |
| Lasse Westfelt | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Jesper Salén | |
| Stellan Skarsgård | |
| Basia Frydman | |
| Niklas Olund |
