491 (1964)

"It is written that 490 times you can sin and be forgiven. This motion picture is about the 491st."
Audience Score
59
491
NR 1 hr 42 minApr 4th, 1964Drama
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 4th, 1964
Original Language:Swedish
Executive Producers:Lars-Owe Carlberg
Production Companies:SF Studios