The Boy in the Tree
"A summer drama of life and death"
Originally released in 1961. The Boy in the Tree is a drama film. directed by Arne Sucksdorff. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tomas Bolme, Heinz Hopf, and Björn Gustafson
Synopsis
Göte is a young teen who seems to be at odds with his family and may not know his own mind that well either. Discontented and rebellious, Göte joins up with two mean-spirited game poachers in spite of the fact that he loves animals and nature. This contradiction between his own feelings and his need to rebel reaches a climax when a forest ranger starts to track down the young men in ever-tightening circles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion
- Sandrews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boy in the Tree about?
Göte is a young teen who seems to be at odds with his family and may not know his own mind that well either. Discontented and rebellious, Göte joins up with two mean-spirited game poachers in spi...
Who directed The Boy in the Tree?
The Boy in the Tree was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
How long is The Boy in the Tree?
The Boy in the Tree has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Boy in the Tree released?
The Boy in the Tree was released on September 25, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boy in the Tree?
The main cast of The Boy in the Tree includes Tomas Bolme, Heinz Hopf, Björn Gustafson, Anders Henrikson, Birgitta Pettersson.