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The Ox

19911h 33mSven Nykvist
IMDb 7.0

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In desperation brought on by near-starvation, Helge Roos kills his master's ox to feed his wife and baby daughter, setting off a devastating and unexpected chain of events.

Drama
SwedenPovertyOx

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What is The Ox (1991) about?

In desperation brought on by near-starvation, Helge Roos kills his master's ox to feed his wife and baby daughter, setting off a devastating and unexpected chain of events.

Who stars in The Ox?

The Ox stars Max von Sydow (Vicar), Stellan Skarsgård (Helge Roos), Ewa Fröling (Elfrida Roos), Erland Josephson (Sigvard Silver), Liv Ullmann (Maria). The film was directed by Sven Nykvist.

How long is The Ox?

The Ox has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991.

Is The Ox worth watching?

The Ox holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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