Man on the Roof

Man on the Roof

7.2IMDb Score
Released:1976-10-01
Duration:108 min
Country:Sweden
Director:Bo Widerberg
Actors:Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt, Sven Wollter, Thomas Hellberg, Håkan Serner, Ingvar Hirdwall
Production:SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet

Overview:

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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