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491 (1964)

Movie ★ 5.8 102 min

Drama

A study in forgiveness as oppression and goodness as provocation. Six youth criminals are chosen to participate in a social experiment where they are assigned to live together in a rundown apartment in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. The six boys are being supervised by two forgiving and uneasy social workers. Their need to continue to commit petty crimes escalates out of boredom with the situation. One night they run into a young girl in trouble.

Lars Görling Writer Vilgot Sjöman Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 16, 1964
Runtime
102 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0057810
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Language
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Themes

Cast

Lars Lind Lars Lind Krister Leif Nymark Nisse Stig Törnblom Stig Törnblom Egon Lars Hansson Lars Hansson Pyret Sven Algotsson Jingis Torleif Cederstrand Butcher Bo Andersson Fisken Lena Nyman Lena Nyman Steva Mona Andersson Mona Andersson Kajsa Frank Sundström Frank Sundström Inspector Åke Grönberg Åke Grönberg Reverend Mild Jan Blomberg Jan Blomberg Tester Siegfried Wald German Sailor Wilhelm Fricke German Sailor Erik Hell Erik Hell Policeman Leif Liljeroth Leif Liljeroth Policeman Excellent Excellent Ray

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Frequently asked questions

What is 491 about?
A study in forgiveness as oppression and goodness as provocation. Six youth criminals are chosen to participate in a social experiment where they are assigned to live together in a rundown apartment in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. The six boys are being supervised by two forgiving and uneasy social workers. Their need to continue to commit petty crimes escalates out of boredom with the situation. One night they run into a young girl in trouble.
Who directed 491?
491 was directed by Vilgot Sjöman.
Who stars in 491?
491 stars Lars Lind, Leif Nymark, Stig Törnblom, Lars Hansson.
When was 491 released?
491 is a 1964 drama film.
Where can I watch 491?
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