The Slingshot 1993
"If growing up were easy, everybody would do it."
Åke Sandgren's *The Slingshot (1993)* transports viewers to Stockholm of the 1920s, a time of social tension and youthful rebellion.
Director: Åke Sandgren
Cast
Stellan Skarsgård
Fritiof Schütt
Jesper Salén
Roland Schütt
Basia Frydman
Zipa Schütt
Niclas Olund
Bertil Schütt
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Teacher Lundin
Reine Brynolfsson
Hinke Bergegren
Frida Hallgren
Margit
Axel Düberg
Inspector Gissle
Ing-Marie Carlsson
Karin Adamsson
Ernst Günther
Principal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Slingshot (1993)* about?
*The Slingshot* follows Roland, a resourceful Stockholm boy in the 1920s who juggles family pressures, school conflicts, and a do-it-yourself hustle selling slingshots and repairing bicycles. His unconventional choices and restless spirit set him on a collision course with authority and opportunity.
Who directed *The Slingshot*?
The film was directed by Åke Sandgren, a Swedish filmmaker known for his atmospheric storytelling and focus on character-driven dramas.
Who stars in *The Slingshot*?
The cast includes Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman, Niclas Olund, and Reine Brynolfsson.
Is *The Slingshot (1993)* worth watching?
As a period drama about youth and resilience, *The Slingshot* offers a grounded, character-rich narrative that should appeal to fans of historical coming-of-age stories. Its focus on class and individuality adds layers beyond typical rebellion tropes.
How long is *The Slingshot*?
The runtime for *The Slingshot (1993)* is 102 minutes.
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About The Slingshot (1993) — A 1920s Stockholm coming-of-age story of rebellion and grit
Åke Sandgren's *The Slingshot (1993)* transports viewers to Stockholm of the 1920s, a time of social tension and youthful rebellion. The film centers on young Roland, a spirited boy navigating life under the roof of a socialist father, a pragmatic Jewish mother—who dabbles in the underground condom trade—and a boxing brother. Resourceful and restless, Roland crafts slingshots from his mother's wares to sell for pocket money, drawing the ire of an authoritarian schoolteacher determined to keep him in line. His hustle extends to bicycle repairs, a venture that promises freedom but ultimately complicates his fragile world. The story unfolds with a gritty realism, capturing the hardships and small triumphs of a working-class boy finding his own way in a city where rules are rigid and opportunity is scarce.
Stellan Skarsgård delivers a standout performance as Roland's idealistic father, anchoring a cast that brings depth to this coming-of-age drama. The film explores themes of defiance, economic struggle, and the blurred lines between survival and delinquency, all wrapped in the nostalgic yet raw aesthetic of interwar Sweden. *The Slingshot (1993)* is a poignant, character-driven slice of history that resonates with anyone who remembers the awkward leap from childhood to adulthood.
