The Inside Man
Slagskämpen
Synopsis
In 1981, after the successful test of a submarine tracker device developed by the Swedish scientist Paul Mandell and sponsored by the US government through his representative Miller, his industry is totally burned and the laser device is stolen. Stig Larsson from the Swedish Secret Agency suspects of an inside job and brings the Swedish Marine Thomas Kallin to investigate Paul undercover as his driver. The naive Kallin is double-crossed but continues his investigation while Larsson finds the truth about the heist.
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Dennis Hopper
Miller
Hardy Krüger
Mandell
Gösta Ekman
Stig Larsson
Kåre Mölder
Thomas Kallin
David Wilson
Baxter
Celia Gregory
Theresa
Lena Endre
Astrid
Per Mattsson
Sven
Torsten Wahlund
Blom
János Herskó
Lazlo
Leif Ahrle
Minister of Defense
Lill Lindfors
Receptionist
Charlie Elvegård
Computer Expert
Carl-Ivar Nilsson
Naval Officer I
Sven Melander
Shop Assistant
Jan Hermfelt
Wallis Grahn
Ulf Hasseltorp
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Plater
- Original Score
- Stefan Nilsson
- Original Title
- Slagskämpen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Tonefilm, Terra Film International AB, SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Clegg
Alan Plater, William Aldridge, Tom Clegg, Harry Kullman
Stefan Nilsson
Jörgen Persson
Susanne Linnman
Björn Henricson, Ingemar Ejve, Calvin Floyd
Department Leadership Roster
Maria "Tobbe" Lindmark
Costume Design
Stig Boqvist
Production Design
Tom Clegg
Director
Alan Plater
Screenplay
Björn Henricson
Producer
Susanne Linnman
Editor
Stefan Nilsson
Original Music Composer
Ingemar Ejve
Producer
Calvin Floyd
Producer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inside Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Inside Man about?
In 1981, after the successful test of a submarine tracker device developed by the Swedish scientist Paul Mandell and sponsored by the US government through his representative Miller, his industry is totally burned and the laser device is stolen. Stig Larsson from the Swedish Secret Agency suspects of an inside job and brings the Swedish Marine Thomas Kallin to investigate Paul undercover as his driver. The naive Kallin is double-crossed but continues his investigation while Larsson finds the truth about the heist.
Who directed The Inside Man?
The Inside Man was directed by Tom Clegg.
Who stars in The Inside Man?
The principal cast of The Inside Man includes Dennis Hopper, Hardy Krüger, Gösta Ekman, Kåre Mölder, David Wilson.
When was The Inside Man released and how long is it?
The Inside Man was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Inside Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Inside Man was composed by Stefan Nilsson.
Is The Inside Man based on a book or true story?
The Inside Man is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Harry Kullman".