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Carambole (2005): Cast

Carambole (2005) movie poster

Carambole is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Daniel Lind Lagerlöf, starring Sven Wollter as Van Veeteren, Peter Andersson and Thomas Hanzon. It is based on Hour of the Wolf by Håkan Nesser and Laurie Thompson. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Carambole (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime , Thriller , Mystery
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Carambole About?

The premise of Carambole without spoilers, adapted from Hour of the Wolf by Håkan Nesser and Laurie Thompson.

A devoted doctor, content in his love life, crashes his car on a stormy night, fatally striking a young boy and fleeing the scene. Days later a mysterious letter informs him that his secret is known and demands payment for silence. The blackmail spirals, dragging the once‑upright physician into a deeper web of danger and moral collapse.

Carambole Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • doctor
  • police procedural
  • retired detective
  • part of series
  • fictional country
  • one word title
  • police
  • murder
  • hit and run
  • blackmail
  • death of son
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Carambole Cast & Characters

Sven Wollter leads the cast as Van Veeteren, with Peter Andersson as Pieter Klausen and Thomas Hanzon as Münster. Directed by Daniel Lind Lagerlöf; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Daniel Lind Lagerlöf

More films directed by Daniel Lind Lagerlöf: Johan Falk: The Outlaws, Johan Falk: Operation Näktergal, The Pyramid and Svalan, katten, rosen, döden.

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Cars

Cars in Carambole

14 cars on screen, including the 1991 Citroën XM and the 1978 Peugeot 504.

All 14 cars
  • 1991 Citroën XM in Carambole 1991 Citroën XM Main role
  • 1978 Peugeot 504 in Carambole 1978 Peugeot 504 Important role
  • 2001 Volkswagen Passat B5 Typ 3BG in Carambole 2001 Volkswagen Passat B5 Typ 3BG Important role
  • 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant B5 Typ 3BG in Carambole 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant B5 Typ 3BG Important role
Details

Carambole Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Van Veeteren - Der unglückliche Mörder” and “Инспектор Ван Ветерен: Карамболь”.

Also known as
  • Van Veeteren - Der unglückliche Mörder
  • Инспектор Ван Ветерен: Карамболь

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FAQ

Carambole FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Carambole, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Carambole?

Carambole runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Carambole released?

Carambole was released on August 19, 2005.

Who directed Carambole?

Carambole was directed by Daniel Lind Lagerlöf.

More films by Daniel Lind Lagerlöf

Who is in the cast of Carambole?

Carambole stars Sven Wollter as Van Veeteren, Peter Andersson as Pieter Klausen and Thomas Hanzon as Münster, among 18 credited actors.

Is Carambole based on a book?

Yes. Carambole is adapted from Hour of the Wolf by Håkan Nesser and Laurie Thompson.

Does Carambole have a post-credit scene?

No. Carambole has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Carambole in?

The original language of Carambole is Swedish.

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