Man on the Roof (1976)
When an inspector is murdered in hospital, the investigation led by Detective Martin Beck uncovers reports of misconduct and possibly revenge.
Director: Bo Widerberg
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: October 1, 1976
Cast
- Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt - Martin Beck
- Sven Wollter - Lennart Kollberg
- Thomas Hellberg - Gunvald Larsson
- Håkan Serner - Einar Rönn
- Ingvar Hirdwall - Åke Eriksson
- Birgitta Valberg - Widow Nyman
- Carl-Axel Heiknert - Hult
- Torgny Anderberg - Malm
- Bellan Roos - Mamma Eriksson
- Gus Dahlström - Pappa Eriksson
Screenplay
- Bo Widerberg (Screenplay)
- Per Wahlöö (Novel)
- Maj Sjöwall (Novel)
Music: Björn J:son Lindh
Cinematography: Odd-Geir Sæther, Per Källberg
Editing: Sylvia Ingemarsson, Bo Widerberg
Production: SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Budget: $480,000
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: sv
Themes
Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
police brutality, based on novel or book, mysterious man, sniper rifle, shooter, mental illness, police inspector, mysterious killer, revenge killing, active shooter, evading police, police murders, lone shooter
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Man on the Roof?
- Man on the Roof was directed by Bo Widerberg.
- Who stars in Man on the Roof?
- Man on the Roof stars Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt, Sven Wollter, Thomas Hellberg, Håkan Serner, Ingvar Hirdwall, Birgitta Valberg.
- How long is Man on the Roof?
- Man on the Roof has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Man on the Roof?
- Man on the Roof is a Thriller, Action, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Man on the Roof?
- Man on the Roof had a budget of $480,000.
- How much did Man on the Roof gross?
- Man on the Roof grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Man on the Roof produced?
- Man on the Roof was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Man on the Roof?
- The themes of Man on the Roof include: Twisted Psychological Thriller.