

Man on the Roof
1976-10-01 · 108 min · ★ 7.1
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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Production details
- Directors
- Bo Widerberg
- Production companies
- SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
- Countries
- Sweden
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 480,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,390,687
Top Cast
Carl-Gustaf LindstedtMartin Beck
Sven WollterLennart Kollberg
Thomas HellbergGunvald Larsson
Håkan SernerEinar Rönn
Ingvar HirdwallÅke Eriksson
Birgitta ValbergWidow Nyman
Carl-Axel HeiknertHult
Torgny AnderbergMalm
Bellan RoosMamma Eriksson
Gus DahlströmPappa Eriksson
Folke HjortMelander
Eva RemaeusMrs. Kollberg
Gunnel WadnerMartin Beck's Wife
Harald HamrellStefan Nyman
Bo WiderbergMan in Red Shirt (uncredited)
Johan WiderbergKollberg's Son (uncredited)
Nina WiderbergMartin Beck's Daughter (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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