Boys from the Streets (1949)
Overview
The movie takes place on Oslo's east side sometime during the twenties. It depicts the workers' environment by traditional elements like unemployment, strike, poverty, alcoholism, absent fathers, wise and tired mothers, the dream of a better life and the friendship between the boys in the street.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | no |
| Popularity | 1.148 |
Directed By
Ulf Greber
Arne Skouen
Crew
Ulf Greber
Arne Skouen
Titus Vibe-Müller
Ernst Holmboe
Gunnar Sønstevold
Arne Skouen
Ragnar Sørensen
Robert Heuch
TOP CAST
Tom Tellefsen
Karsten
Ivar Thorkildsen
Gotfred
Pål Bang-Hansen
Sofus
Svein Byhring
Høna
Per Arne Knobelauch
Reidar
Ella Hval
Karstens mor
Jack Fjeldstad
Styggen
Finn Bernhoft
Reidars father
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