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The Man on the Balcony (1993): Cast

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The Man on the Balcony is a 1993 crime thriller directed by Daniel Alfredson, starring Gösta Ekman as Martin Beck, Tova Magnusson and Rolf Lassgård. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Man on the Balcony (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Daniel Alfredson
Genres
Crime , Drama , Thriller , Mystery
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man on the Balcony About?

The premise of The Man on the Balcony without spoilers.

After a serial killer begins targeting young girls in Stockholm’s parks, the police struggle to uncover any clues. When a newsstand is robbed during another murder, Inspector Martin Beck suspects the thief may have witnessed the crime, offering a crucial lead. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

The Man on the Balcony Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Man on the Balcony Cast & Characters

Gösta Ekman leads the cast as Martin Beck, with Tova Magnusson as Putte Beck and Rolf Lassgård as Gunvald Larsson. Directed by Daniel Alfredson; 35 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Daniel Alfredson

More films directed by Daniel Alfredson, best-rated first: The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, Kidnapping Mr. Heineken and Intrigo: Death of an Author.

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The Man on the Balcony Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Man on the Balcony.

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FAQ

The Man on the Balcony FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man on the Balcony, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man on the Balcony?

The Man on the Balcony runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Man on the Balcony released?

The Man on the Balcony was released on November 26, 1993.

Who directed The Man on the Balcony?

The Man on the Balcony was directed by Daniel Alfredson.

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Who is in the cast of The Man on the Balcony?

The Man on the Balcony stars Gösta Ekman as Martin Beck, Tova Magnusson as Putte Beck and Rolf Lassgård as Gunvald Larsson, among 35 credited actors.

Does The Man on the Balcony have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man on the Balcony has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man on the Balcony in?

The original language of The Man on the Balcony is Swedish.

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