Torment
1944, Swedish. Directed by Alf Sjöberg.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alf SjöbergDirector
- Stig JärrelCaligula
- Alf KjellinJan-Erik Widgren
- Mai ZetterlingBertha Olsson
- Olof WinnerstrandHeadmaster
- Gösta CederlundPippi
- Hugo BjörneDr. Nilsson
- Olav RiégoMr. Widgren
- Märta ArbinMrs. Widgren
- Jan MolanderPettersson
- Gunnar BjörnstrandTeacher
- Birger MalmstenKreutz, student
- Stig OlinSandman, student
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1944
- Original title
- Hets
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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Torment: quick answers
Is Torment worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Torment?
Torment runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Torment have a post-credits scene?
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Is Torment suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Torment yet.
Where can I watch Torment?
Torment is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like Torment?
If you liked Torment, try Music in Darkness, Crisis, Cries and Whispers.
Who directed Torment?
Torment (1944) was directed by Alf Sjöberg and stars Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, Mai Zetterling.