I stormens öga (26 Aug. 2009)

When the charred remains of woman are found, Säpo, the Swedish Security Services, suspect Gunvald Larsson of being mixed up in her murder. The dead woman was wanted internationally and a ... See full summary »

Director:

Harald Hamrell

Writers:

Cecilia Börjlind (scriptwriter), Maj Sjöwall (characters),

Stars:

Peter Haber, Mikael Persbrandt, Måns Nathanaelson

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Haber	...	Martin Beck
Mikael Persbrandt	...	Gunvald Larsson
Måns Nathanaelson	...	Oskar Bergman
Ingvar Hirdwall	...	Grannen
Kirsti Eline Torhaug	...	Kim Reeshaug (as Kirsti Torhaug)
Christoffer Hedén	...	Tom Reeshaug
Stephen Rappaport	...	George (EJM)
Daniel Goldman	...	Andy (EJM) (as Daniel Goldmann)
Stefan Marling	...	Timh (EJM)
Suzanna Dilber	...	Birgitte (EJM)
Erik Johansson	...	Gert (EJM)
Johannes Albin Alfvén	...	Pino (EJM) (as Johannes Alfvén)
Isak Hjelmskog	...	Philippe (EJM)
Leila Haji	...	Merlina (EJM)
Ann-Sofie Rase	...	Anita Åstrand (SÄPO)

Storyline

When the charred remains of woman are found, Säpo, the Swedish Security Services, suspect Gunvald Larsson of being mixed up in her murder. The dead woman was wanted internationally and a member of a group of militant eco-activists carrying out attacks around the world. Gunvald sets out on his own to find the woman's murderer, with Säpo on his heels. Martin Beck is ordered to arrest Gunvald and his loyalty to his colleague is now put to the test.

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery

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Details

Country:

Sweden

Language:

Swedish

Release Date:

26 August 2009 (Sweden)

Filming Locations:

Frihamnen, Gärdet, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmlance International AB

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This episode is the second to last in the series.

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Goofs

In the end of the movie, when Gunvald is entering the car after the funeral, Gunvald's face is covered with the same amount of facial hair as he had throughout the entire movie. However, in the following scene, inside the car, it is clearly visible that it is covered with a lot less facial hair.

User Reviews

Imagine all good small movies that could have been made on this one's budget

There is not much to say. The "modern" but now well-established Beck series keep on going in the same way as usual. The only major difference is Mikael Persbrandt's new and dubious semi-alcoholic look. When first gazing upon that grizzled beard, those weary eyes and drowsy voice you may also quickly realise the fact: Persbrandt has begun taking after his father-in-law, Swedish rock artist Ulf Lundell!

Now, about the film. There is not much to say because it is so cliché-ridden and out of proportion you'll either consider it to be a great flick or a really crappy one.

Personally I must settle with the crap group and once more point out the obvious fact: movie plots involving large political events and terrorism don't do well on Swedish soil. It is simply too far-out for that moderate, little country. I do recommend those of you who read this to rather look for the old Martin Beck series with Gösta Ekman in the main role and Rolf Lassgård as a much more convincing Gunvald Larsson. The crimes are far less spectacular but all the more convincing and crafty.