---
title: "Slingboy"
year: 1960
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/slingboy-1960"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 256369
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Slingboy (1960) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/slingboy-1960

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Slingboy is a 1960 Czech drama‑war film directed and written by Karel Kachyňa. It follows a young Czech boy who, after being liberated from a concentration camp, enlists in the army to fight the German forces, offering a post‑war Czech viewpoint on World War II.
The tone is serious and somber, reflecting the hardships of its subject, and the storytelling proceeds at a measured, concise pace within its 84‑minute runtime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A freed Czech boy fights back, joining the army against his former captors."

### Why Watch
- Provides a Czech perspective on World War II
- Directed and written by noted filmmaker Karel Kachyňa
- Concise 84‑minute runtime makes it accessible

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its stark war focus may feel heavy for viewers seeking light entertainment
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a serious, somber tone with a measured pace, best suited for mature audiences interested in historical narratives.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #czech-war-drama, #post-concentration-camp, #young-protagonist, #wwii, #military-recruitment, #historical-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/slingboy-1960#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Karel Kachyňa
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmové studio Barrandov

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michal Koblic** as *Frantisek Bures*
- **Marie Magdolenová** as *Marijka*
- **Vladimír Hlavatý** as *Slepejs*
- **Gustáv Valach** as *Samonil*
- **Vladimír Menšík** as *Pekárek*
- **Oldřich Musil** as *Heller*
- **Martin Ťapák** as *Gallo*
- **Stanislav Remunda** as *1st Lieutenant*
- **Miloslav Holub** as *Major*
- **Milan Holubář** as *Sergean-major*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Slingboy?
Streaming availability varies; check major platforms or local libraries for the 1960 title.

### Q: Is Slingboy worth watching?
It is valued for its authentic Czech WWII perspective and concise storytelling.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.

### Q: What genre does Slingboy belong to?
It is classified as a drama and war film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Slingboy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/256369)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*