Torment(1944)
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Torment Synopsis
Jan-Erik Widgren meets the lonely Bertha Olsson, a woman struggling with alcoholism. Though Bertha is already linked to Caligula, Jan-Erik's heartless teacher, she begins a relationship with the boy anyway. When Caligula learns that Jan-Erik is having an affair with Bertha, he begins to torture his student psychologically. He reserves his cruelest behavior for Bertha, however, which results in a tragic turn of events.
Torment (1944) is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, released on October 2, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, Mai Zetterling and Olof Winnerstrand. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Alf Sjöberg
- Writers:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Producers:
- Harald Molander, Victor Sjöström
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Bodin
- Composer:
- Hilding Rosenberg
- Production:
- SF Studios
- Status:
- Released
Torment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stig Järrel
as Caligula
Alf Kjellin
as Jan-Erik Widgren
Mai Zetterling
as Bertha Olsson
Olof Winnerstrand
as Headmaster
Gösta Cederlund
as Pippi
Hugo Björne
as Dr. Nilsson
Olav Riégo
as Mr. Widgren
Märta Arbin
as Mrs. Widgren
Jan Molander
as Pettersson
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Teacher
Birger Malmsten
as Kreutz, student
Stig Olin
as Sandman, student
Key crew
Directed by Alf Sjöberg, written by Ingmar Bergman, produced by Harald Molander and Victor Sjöström.
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Torment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 88 ratings.
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Torment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Torment online?
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Torment (1944) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Torment?
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The main cast of Torment (1944) includes Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, Mai Zetterling, Olof Winnerstrand and Gösta Cederlund. The film was directed by Alf Sjöberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Torment released?
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Torment was released on October 2, 1944 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Torment worth watching?
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Torment (1944) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.