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Wallander: Before the Frost (2005): Cast

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Wallander: Before the Frost is a 2005 crime thriller directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson, starring Krister Henriksson as Kurt Wallander, Johanna Sällström and Ola Rapace. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Wallander: Before the Frost (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Kjell-Åke Andersson
Genres
Thriller , Crime
Original language
Swedish
Studio
Yellow Bird
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wallander: Before the Frost About?

The premise of Wallander: Before the Frost without spoilers.

In Ystad, a fanatical sect is suspected of perpetrating a series of brutal violent crimes. Commissioner Kurt Wallander, portrayed by Krister Henriksson, enlists the help of his newly‑graduated police‑officer daughter Linda and seasoned criminal inspector Stefan Lindman to investigate. This is the first installment of a 32‑film series based on Henning Mankell’s novels.

Wallander: Before the Frost Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • reference to estonia disaster
  • explosion
  • videotape
  • nordic noir
  • archive footage
  • reference to jim jones
  • killing an animal
  • ritual killing
  • sect
  • religious fanatic
  • religion
  • gay wedding
+2 more
  • church
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Wallander: Before the Frost Cast & Characters

Krister Henriksson leads the cast as Kurt Wallander, with Johanna Sällström as Linda Wallander and Ola Rapace as Stefan Lindman. Directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kjell-Åke Andersson

More films directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson: Nobody Owns Me, Somewhere Else, Well, We Were Lucky with the Weather – Again and Tingles.

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Details

Wallander: Before the Frost Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Wallander 01 - Innan Frosten” and “Wallander - Innan Frosten”.

Also known as
  • Wallander 01 - Innan Frosten
  • Wallander - Innan Frosten
  • Wallander Inden Frosten
  • Mankells Wallander - Vor dem Frost
  • 沃兰德探长系列：寒潮将袭
  • Wallander: Ennen routaa
  • 沃蘭德探長：結霜之前

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Wallander: Before the Frost FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Wallander: Before the Frost, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wallander: Before the Frost?

Wallander: Before the Frost runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Wallander: Before the Frost released?

Wallander: Before the Frost was released on January 13, 2005.

Who directed Wallander: Before the Frost?

Wallander: Before the Frost was directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson.

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Who is in the cast of Wallander: Before the Frost?

Wallander: Before the Frost stars Krister Henriksson as Kurt Wallander, Johanna Sällström as Linda Wallander and Ola Rapace as Stefan Lindman, among 17 credited actors.

Does Wallander: Before the Frost have a post-credit scene?

No. Wallander: Before the Frost has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Wallander: Before the Frost in?

The original language of Wallander: Before the Frost is Swedish.

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