Man on the Roof (1976)
Original title: Mannen på taket
Man on the Roof is a 1976 Swedish-language thriller movie directed by Bo Widerberg and Björn J:son Lindh, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt, Sven Wollter and Thomas Hellberg.
When an inspector is murdered in hospital, the investigation led by Detective Martin Beck uncovers reports of misconduct and possibly revenge.
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What is Man on the Roof about?
When an inspector is murdered in hospital, the investigation led by Detective Martin Beck uncovers reports of misconduct and possibly revenge.
When was Man on the Roof released?
Man on the Roof was released on 1 October 1976.
How long is Man on the Roof?
Man on the Roof runs 1h 48m.
Who made Man on the Roof?
Man on the Roof was directed by Bo Widerberg and Björn J:son Lindh.
Cast
- Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Martin Beck
- Sven Wollter as Lennart Kollberg
- Thomas Hellberg as Gunvald Larsson
- Håkan Serner as Einar Rönn
- Ingvar Hirdwall as Åke Eriksson
- Birgitta Valberg as Widow Nyman
- Carl-Axel Heiknert as Hult
- Torgny Anderberg as Malm
- Bellan Roos as Mamma Eriksson
- Gus Dahlström as Pappa Eriksson
- Folke Hjort as Melander
- Eva Remaeus as Mrs. Kollberg
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