The Slingshot(Movie, 1993)

Name: The Slingshot
Genre: Drama
Released: 1993
Duration: T01:42:00
Rating: 3.2

Original title: "Kådisbellan" (Swedish/SV)

1h 42min | Genre: Drama

Rating: 3.2/5 (with 15 votes)

The Slingshot (Swedish: Kådisbellan) is a Swedish drama film which was released to cinemas in Sweden on 24 September 1993, starring Jesper Salén, Stellan Skarsgård and Basia Frydman. Directed by Åke Sandgren, the film was based on Roland Schütt's 1989 autobiographical novel of the same name (translates to "The Condom Slingshot"). ()

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About The Slingshot

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.

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Trailer for The Slingshot + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

The Slingshot Trailer 1993(Trailer, 1:42)

The Slingshot Trailer 1993 (Trailer) | Trailer- The Slingshot 'Kådisbellan' Cute Socialist Boys Youth (Trailer)

Additional Information

Production countries: Denmark, Sweden

Shot in: Prague

Plays in: Stockholm

Made by: Svensk Filmindustri (SF), Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT Drama, Nordisk Film

Original language: Swedish (SV)

Spoken languages: Swedish (SV)

Translated into 6 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Italian (IT), Swedish (SV)

Status: Released

Release date US: 09/24/1993

Cast: Jesper Salén, Stellan Skarsgård, Basia Frydman, Frida Hallgren, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Axel Düberg, Reine Brynolfsson, Ernst Günther, Tomas Norström, Ing-Marie Carlsson, Rolf Lassgård

Director: Åke Sandgren

Screenwriter: Åke Sandgren

Director of Photography: Göran Nilsson

Composer: Björn Isfält

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"Die Steinschleuder"

"Loucuras de Garoto"

"Slangebøssen"

"Locuras de muchachos"

"Ritsakauppias"

"I sfentona"

"Csúzli"

"Proca"

"Рогатка"

Keywords: slingshot, condom, sadistic, bigotry, childhood, child abuse, working class, based on novel or book, anti-semitism, class, coming of age, socialism, fascist, parent child relationship, spanking, 1930s

Revenue: 308,368 USD

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