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The Unlikely Murderer (2021)

TV Series ★ 6.6 47 min

Drama

After the assassination of prime minister Olof Palme in 1986, Stig Engström managed to elude justice right up to his death through a combination of audacity, luck, and a perplexed police force.

Thomas Pettersson Creator Wilhelm Behrman Creator Niklas Rockström Creator Charlotte Brändström Director

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Released
November 5, 2021
Runtime
47 min
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt13735930
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Studio
FLX

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Cast

Robert Gustafsson Robert Gustafsson Stig Engström Mikael Persbrandt Mikael Persbrandt Hans Holmér Eva Melander Eva Melander Margareta Engström Björn Bengtsson Björn Bengtsson Peter Petterson Peter Viitanen Peter Viitanen Olaf Palme Cilla Thorell Cilla Thorell Lisbeth Palme Joel Spira Joel Spira Lennart Granström Magnus Krepper Magnus Krepper Harry Levin Cia Eriksson Kvinnlig väktare Skandia

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Unlikely Murderer about?
After the assassination of prime minister Olof Palme in 1986, Stig Engström managed to elude justice right up to his death through a combination of audacity, luck, and a perplexed police force.
Who created The Unlikely Murderer?
The Unlikely Murderer was created by Thomas Pettersson, Wilhelm Behrman, Niklas Rockström, Charlotte Brändström.
Who stars in The Unlikely Murderer?
The Unlikely Murderer stars Robert Gustafsson, Mikael Persbrandt, Eva Melander, Björn Bengtsson.
When was The Unlikely Murderer released?
The Unlikely Murderer is a 2021 drama series.
Where can I watch The Unlikely Murderer?
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