The Ox(1991)
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The Ox Synopsis
In desperation brought on by near-starvation, Helge Roos kills his master's ox to feed his wife and baby daughter, setting off a devastating and unexpected chain of events.
The Ox (1991) is a drama film directed by Sven Nykvist, released on November 22, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Max von Sydow, Stellan Skarsgård, Ewa Fröling and Erland Josephson. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Sven Nykvist
- Writers:
- Lasse Summanen, Sven Nykvist
- Producers:
- Jean Doumanian
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Composer:
- Luboš Fišer
- Production:
- Josephson & Nykvist HB, Nordisk Film Sweden, SVT Drama, Sandrews, Svenska Filminstitutet, Sweetland Films
- Status:
- Released
The Ox Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max von Sydow
as Vicar
Stellan Skarsgård
as Helge Roos
Ewa Fröling
as Elfrida Roos
Erland Josephson
as Sigvard Silver
Liv Ullmann
as Maria
Björn Granath
as Flyckt
Björn Gustafson
as Officer in Command
Lennart Hjulström
as Svenning Gustavsson
Helge Jordal
as Navvy
Agneta Prytz
as Old Woman
Rikard Wolff
as Johannes
J.E. Beaucaire
as Shop Owner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Sven Nykvist, written by Lasse Summanen and Sven Nykvist, produced by Jean Doumanian.
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The Ox Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Ox – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ox online?
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The Ox (1991) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ox?
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The main cast of The Ox (1991) includes Max von Sydow, Stellan Skarsgård, Ewa Fröling, Erland Josephson and Liv Ullmann. The film was directed by Sven Nykvist. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ox released?
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The Ox was released on November 22, 1991 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Ox worth watching?
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The Ox (1991) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.