Torment
Hets
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.
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Stig Järrel
Caligula
Alf Kjellin
Jan-Erik Widgren
Mai Zetterling
Bertha Olsson
Olof Winnerstrand
Headmaster
Gösta Cederlund
Pippi
Hugo Björne
Dr. Nilsson
Olav Riégo
Mr. Widgren
Märta Arbin
Mrs. Widgren
Jan Molander
Pettersson
Gunnar Björnstrand
Teacher
Birger Malmsten
Kreutz, student
Stig Olin
Sandman, student
Richard Lund
Teacher (uncredited)
Carl-Olof Alm
Gunnar Almqvist
Ingmar Bergman
Rolf Bergström
Bengt Carenborg
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alf Sjöberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Hilding Rosenberg
- Original Title
- Hets
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alf Sjöberg
Ingmar Bergman
Hilding Rosenberg
Martin Bodin
Oscar Rosander
Victor Sjöström, Harald Molander
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Bodin
Director of Photography
Hilding Rosenberg
Original Music Composer
Victor Sjöström
Producer
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
Alf Sjöberg
Director
Harald Molander
Producer
Oscar Rosander
Editor
Arne Åkermark
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Torment?
Torment was directed by Alf Sjöberg.
Who stars in Torment?
The principal cast of Torment includes Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, Mai Zetterling, Olof Winnerstrand, Gösta Cederlund.
When was Torment released and how long is it?
Torment was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Torment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torment was composed by Hilding Rosenberg.