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.

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