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The Simple-Minded Murderer

February 12, 1982 1h 48m 6.9/10 (68 votes)

Originally released in 1982. The Simple-Minded Murderer is a drama film. directed by Hans Alfredson.

Starring Stellan Skarsgård, Hans Alfredson, and Maria Johansson

Synopsis

The feeble-minded Sven's mother dies and he gets work as a farm-hand at the rich, affluent Höglund's farm. He has to work without pay and sleeps together with the cows. He meets the disabled Anna who is the first one to treat him as an adult. One day he has had enough of Höglund's maltreatment and moves in with Anna's family. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 12, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (68 votes)
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Language SV Original language
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Country Sweden Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
SV

Production Companies

  • Svenska Ord
  • SF Studios
  • Svenska Filminstitutet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Simple-Minded Murderer about?

The feeble-minded Sven's mother dies and he gets work as a farm-hand at the rich, affluent Höglund's farm. He has to work without pay and sleeps together with the cows. He meets the disabled Anna ...

Who directed The Simple-Minded Murderer?

The Simple-Minded Murderer was directed by Hans Alfredson.

How long is The Simple-Minded Murderer?

The Simple-Minded Murderer has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was The Simple-Minded Murderer released?

The Simple-Minded Murderer was released on February 12, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Simple-Minded Murderer?

The main cast of The Simple-Minded Murderer includes Stellan Skarsgård, Hans Alfredson, Maria Johansson, Per Myrberg, Gösta Ekman.