491
“It is written that 490 times you can sin and be forgiven. This motion picture is about the 491st.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Lars Lind
Krister
Leif Nymark
Nisse
Stig Törnblom
Egon
Lars Hansson
Pyret
Sven Algotsson
Jingis
Torleif Cederstrand
Butcher
Bo Andersson
Fisken
Lena Nyman
Steva
Mona Andersson
Kajsa
Frank Sundström
Inspector
Åke Grönberg
Reverend Mild
Jan Blomberg
Tester
Siegfried Wald
German Sailor
Wilhelm Fricke
German Sailor
Erik Hell
Policeman
Leif Liljeroth
Policeman
Excellent
Ray
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vilgot Sjöman
- Screenplay & Story
- Vilgot Sjöman
- Original Score
- Georg Riedel
- Original Title
- 491
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vilgot Sjöman
Vilgot Sjöman, Lars Görling
Georg Riedel
Gunnar Fischer
Lennart Wallén
Lars-Owe Carlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Vilgot Sjöman
Screenplay
Lars Görling
Writer
Vilgot Sjöman
Director
Lennart Wallén
Editor
Bertha Sånnell
Costume Design
Gunnar Fischer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 491
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of 491 includes Lars Lind, Leif Nymark, Stig Törnblom, Lars Hansson, Sven Algotsson.
When was 491 released and how long is it?
491 was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for 491?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 491 was composed by Georg Riedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 491?
491 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).