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Torment

October 2, 1944 1h 41m 7.1/10 (79 votes)

Originally released in 1944. Torment is a drama film. directed by Alf Sjöberg.

Starring Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, and Mai Zetterling

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 2, 1944 81 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (79 votes)
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Language SV Original language
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Country Sweden Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
SV

Production Companies

  • SF Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torment about?

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 bo...

Who directed Torment?

Torment was directed by Alf Sjöberg.

How long is Torment?

Torment has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Torment released?

Torment was released on October 2, 1944 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Torment?

The main cast of Torment includes Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, Mai Zetterling, Olof Winnerstrand, Gösta Cederlund.