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Man on the Roof

1976·108 min

Man on the Roof

Directed by Bo Widerberg

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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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Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt

Martin Beck

Lennart Kollberg

Thomas Hellberg

Gunvald Larsson

Einar Rönn

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Odd-Geir Sæther

Director of Photography

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Director of Photography

Björn J:son Lindh

Original Music Composer

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Man on the Roof (1976) is 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?

Bo Widerberg directed Man on the Roof (1976).

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