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The Unlikely Murderer
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The Unlikely Murderer

2021-11-05 · 47 min / episode · ★ 6.7

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.

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Creators
Thomas Pettersson, Wilhelm Behrman, Niklas Rockström
Production companies
FLX
Countries
Sweden
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Robert GustafssonRobert GustafssonStig Engström
Mikael PersbrandtMikael PersbrandtHans Holmér
Eva MelanderEva MelanderMargareta Engström
Björn BengtssonBjörn BengtssonPeter Petterson
Peter ViitanenPeter ViitanenOlaf Palme
Cilla ThorellCilla ThorellLisbeth Palme
Joel SpiraJoel SpiraLennart Granström
Magnus KrepperMagnus KrepperHarry Levin
Cia ErikssonKvinnlig väktare Skandia

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