Torment (1944)

About Torment

Where can I watch Torment?

Torment is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Torment?

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

Who directed Torment?

Torment was directed by Alf Sjöberg.

How long is Torment?

Torment has a runtime of 1h 41m.

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. 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.