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Torment

1944 · 101 min · Director: Alf Sjöberg

Torment (1944) is a drama film, directed by Alf Sjöberg. It stars Stig Järrel and Alf Kjellin. The 101-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Torment Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Torment?

Torment is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Torment?

Torment runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).

When did Torment come out?

Torment was released in 1944.

Who directed Torment?

Torment was directed by Alf Sjöberg.

Who stars in Torment?

Torment stars Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, Mai Zetterling, Olof Winnerstrand.

What is Torment's rating?

Torment holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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