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The Perfect Patient
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The Perfect Patient

2019-09-20 · 110 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A true and captivating story about the biggest legal scandal in Swedish history, the story about the reporter who questioned an entire legal system. Hannes Råstam was dedicated to proving the innocence of Thomas Quick and unmask the legal chaos which sentenced Quick to a life in psychiatric prison.

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Directors
Mikael Håfström
Production companies
Brain Academy, Film i Väst, Nordisk Film Sweden, TV4, Nordsvensk Filmunderhållning, uMedia
Countries
Belgium, Sweden
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 156,168

Top Cast

Jonas KarlssonJonas KarlssonHannes Råstam
David DencikDavid DencikThomas Quick
Alba AugustAlba AugustJenny Küttim
Magnus RoosmannMagnus RoosmannChrister van der Kwast
Suzanne ReuterSuzanne ReuterMargit Norell
Linda UlvaeusLinda UlvaeusBirgitta Ståhle
Christopher WagelinChristopher WagelinSeppo Penttinen
Björn BengtssonBjörn BengtssonSven Åke Christianson
Johan HedenbergJohan HedenbergClaes Borgström
Peter AnderssonPeter AnderssonJan Olsson
Anders MosslingAnders MosslingGöran Källberg
Maria Grazia Di MeoMaria Grazia Di MeoGry Storvik
Emanuel HabtuYenon Levi
Timo NieminenBjörn Asplund
Philip Kuub OlsenPhilip Kuub OlsenJohan Asplund
Tilde de Paula EbyTilde de Paula EbyTilde de Paula Eby (voice)
Leif G.W. PerssonLeif G.W. PerssonLeif G.W. Persson (voice)
Selma Glasell
Aiva Anani
Tova MagnussonTova Magnusson

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