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Mannen som log

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  • 20032003
  • 2h 7m
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Rolf Lassgård in Mannen som log (2003)
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In this adaption of a Henning Mankell novel, Inspector Kurt Wallander investigates a case of murder and trade of human organs.In this adaption of a Henning Mankell novel, Inspector Kurt Wallander investigates a case of murder and trade of human organs.In this adaption of a Henning Mankell novel, Inspector Kurt Wallander investigates a case of murder and trade of human organs.
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667
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  • Stars
    • Rolf Lassgård
    • Marie Richardson
    • Christer Fant
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    • Marie Richardson
    • Christer Fant
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    Rolf Lassgård
    Rolf Lassgård
    • Kurt Wallanderas Kurt Wallander
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Marie Richardson
    Marie Richardson
    • Maja Thysellas Maja Thysell
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Christer Fant
    Christer Fant
    • Svedbergas Svedberg
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Lars Melin
    • Martinssonas Martinsson
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Kerstin Andersson
    • Lisa Holgerssonas Lisa Holgersson
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Claes Månsson
    Claes Månsson
    • Alfred Harderbergas Alfred Harderberg
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Melinda Kinnaman
    Melinda Kinnaman
    • Kristina Harderbergas Kristina Harderberg
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Anna-Lena Hemström
    • Annikaas Annika
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Peter Sundberg
    • Kurt Strömas Kurt Ström
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Miodrag Stojanovic
    • Litaueras Litauer
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Vilko Radan
    • Litaueras Litauer
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Karin Bertling
    Karin Bertling
    • Fru Dunéras Fru Dunér
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Anette Lindbäck
    • Journalistas Journalist
    1 episode1 ep • 2003
    Marianne Wesén
    • Fru Bormanas Fru Borman
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    Hans Hansson
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    Anna Taflin
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    Martin Alexander Engström
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    Patrik Karlson
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    The earliest screen Wallander
    After watching the Swedish television series starring Krister Henriksson as Wallander, it takes some considerable adjustment to believe that the bear-like Rolf Lassgard is really playing the same detective. Similar adjustments are needed as the familiar characters from Mankell's great novel and the Swedish TV series appear with different faces.

    However, the overall sense of gloom and angst that characterises the Wallander series is maintained throughout this 2003 two-hour adaptation for television (now shown on UK television for the first time). The twists and turns of Mankell's plot contrast the gentle Skane countryside with the violent bombs, mines and shootings.

    The plot, familiar not only through Mankell's novel but a recent UK TV adaptation starring Kenneth Branagh is bleak, verging on the gruesome - details omitted to avoid spoilers. But the storyline has been simplified, so that the reasons for Wallander's depression and drinking are omitted and his complicated personal life streamlined to an affair with colleague Maja (excellent acting by Marie Richardson)and a clumsy one-night stand in Stockholm. The result is an absorbing two-hour tale, but lacking some of the intensity of the later and shorter adaptations for television.
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      • December 26, 2003 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Germany
      • Denmark
      • Norway
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • The Man Who Smiled
    • Filming locations
      • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Tre Vänner Produktion AB
      • Sveriges Television (SVT)
      • ZDF Enterprises
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      2 hours 7 minutes
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      • Color
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9

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