The Unlikely Murderer

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The Unlikely Murderer

"Based on the real assassination on prime minister Olof Palme."

2021

1 Seasons

5 Episodes

6.7(44 votes)

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Overview

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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9 members

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Robert Gustafsson

Stig Engström

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Mikael Persbrandt

Hans Holmér

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Eva Melander

Margareta Engström

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Björn Bengtsson

Peter Petterson

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Peter Viitanen

Olaf Palme

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Cilla Thorell

Lisbeth Palme

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Joel Spira

Lennart Granström

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Magnus Krepper

Harry Levin

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Cia Eriksson

Kvinnlig väktare Skandia

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The Unlikely Murderer

The Unlikely Murderer

Overview

Where to Watch

Links & Resources

Production Companies

Videos & Trailers

Cast & Crew

Robert Gustafsson

Mikael Persbrandt

Eva Melander

Björn Bengtsson

Peter Viitanen

Cilla Thorell

Joel Spira

Magnus Krepper

Cia Eriksson

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The Closer

Everest

Reckless

21 Jump Street

Due South

Starsky & Hutch

The Miracle

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Kenan & Kel

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