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The Hunt for a Killer

Original title: Jakten på en mördare
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2020
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
2.2K
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The Hunt for a Killer (2020)
True CrimeCrimeDramaMystery

Based on true stories about real homicide investigations in the south of Sweden between 1989-2004Based on true stories about real homicide investigations in the south of Sweden between 1989-2004Based on true stories about real homicide investigations in the south of Sweden between 1989-2004

  • Stars
    • Anders Beckman
    • Lotten Roos
    • Håkan Bengtsson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    2.2K
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    • Stars
      • Anders Beckman
      • Lotten Roos
      • Håkan Bengtsson
    • 26User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Anders Beckman
    • Per-Åke Åkesson
    • 2020
    Lotten Roos
    Lotten Roos
    • Monica Olhed
    • 2020
    Håkan Bengtsson
    • Erik Johansson
    • 2020
    Lars Schilken
    • Tonny Andersson
    • 2020
    Rasmus Troedsson
    • Krister Berg
    • 2020
    Catherine Jeppsson
    • Agneta Åkesson
    • 2020
    Magnus Schmitz
    Magnus Schmitz
    • Ulf Olsson
    • 2020
    Sasha Becker
    • Jannica Ekblad
    • 2020
    Minoo Mårtensson
    • Helén Nilsson
    • 2020
    Christian Fex
    • Arne Svensson
    • 2020
    Kristina Brändén Whitaker
    • Majvi Nilsson
    • 2020
    Nicholas Olsson
    • Allan Östlund
    • 2020
    Emilie Strandberg
    • Annika Melin
    • 2020
    Mats Hägg
    • Kriminaltekniker
    • 2020
    Alexander Öhrstrand
    • Lars Malm
    • 2020
    Olof Yassin
    • Leif Storm
    • 2020
    Anna Lindholm
    • Anna Nyström
    • 2020
    Anders Aldgård
    • Tor Lund
    • 2020
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    10crumpytv

    Excellent Filmmaking

    For such an understated production this drama had me absorbed by every episode. The whole feel and look was from the time the drama was set (1989-2004) and the unfamiliar ensemble added to to the authenticity. There are no subplots, it is just police work, illustrating the difficulty and frustrations of the job. The seedy side of life and the way some people live was cleverly filmed by getting the point across without having to be too graphic. It is all the better for being based on real events, so there are no plot holes and inconsistencies that seem to be prevalent in dramas these days.
    8Vindelander

    High quality production

    Excellent drama doc with great cast and script based on true story. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.
    9canuckteach

    Docu-drama approach

    Realistic. A bit depressing, but well done. In Sweden (Ep.3, 17 min mark), 2 detectives chasing predators visit an elderly male counsellor. He shows them 3 normal looking male 'patients'. All are serious offenders-all 3 want to stop. 'They can't stop', says the counsellor gloomily.

    Eventually (years later) DNA technology catches up to the correct predator. Scary. Not a cheery Hollywood style or ending. Great for true crime buffs.
    9djcharlesbronson666

    Masterful.

    Melancholic & methodical. Slow & non-spectacular. The objective, slow-panning camera tells the bleak True Crime-story masterfully.
    10Likeafrisbee

    Best Swedish Police true stories

    This is far by the best Swedish Police series, about true crimes. Please make season 2, season 3...it's very good to evertbody to remember these victims and cases. The reality must be seen. People have to learn to take more precaution now days. Thanks for this series. RIP to all the victims. 🌹

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      In addition to the cases dramatised here, Per-Åke Åkesson, Monica Olhed and the other investigators solved five other murders between 1991-2004.

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Finland
      • Norway
      • Iceland
      • Denmark
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Jakten på en mördare
    • Production companies
      • Sveriges Television (SVT)
      • Yellow Bird
      • Sveriges Television (SVT)
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    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD Letterbox
      • 2.35 : 1

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