The Slingshot(1993)
Kådisbellan
If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.
The Slingshot Synopsis
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.
The Slingshot (1993) is a drama film directed by Åke Sandgren, released on September 24, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman and Niclas Olund. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Åke Sandgren
- Writers:
- Åke Sandgren, Roland Schütt
- Producers:
- Waldemar Bergendahl, Miroslav Voštiar
- Cinematographer:
- Göran Nilsson
- Composer:
- Björn Isfält
- Production:
- SVT Drama, Nordisk Film Denmark, SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
- Revenue:
- $308,368
- Status:
- Released
The Slingshot (1993) Trailer
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The Slingshot Videos & Clips
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Trailer- The Slingshot 'Kådisbellan' Cute Socialist Boys Youth
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The Slingshot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stellan Skarsgård
as Fritiof Schütt
Jesper Salén
as Roland Schütt
Basia Frydman
as Zipa Schütt
Niclas Olund
as Bertil Schütt
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
as Teacher Lundin
Reine Brynolfsson
as Hinke Bergegren
Frida Hallgren
as Margit
Axel Düberg
as Inspector Gissle
Ing-Marie Carlsson
as Karin Adamsson
Ernst Günther
as Principal
Roland Hedlund
as School janitor
Tomas Norström
as Boxing Trainer
Key crew
Directed by Åke Sandgren, written by Åke Sandgren and Roland Schütt, produced by Waldemar Bergendahl and Miroslav Voštiar.
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The Slingshot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Slingshot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Slingshot online?
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The Slingshot (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Slingshot?
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The main cast of The Slingshot (1993) includes Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman, Niclas Olund and Ernst-Hugo Järegård. The film was directed by Åke Sandgren. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Slingshot released?
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The Slingshot was released on September 24, 1993 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Slingshot worth watching?
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The Slingshot (1993) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Slingshot?
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Yes. The official The Slingshot trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.