In the Name of the Law(1986)
I lagens namn
In the Name of the Law Synopsis
A group of four policemen is known for cruising the streets of Stockholm in their van, looking for drunks or criminals they can beat up with their batons. Lately witnesses saw them pick up a drunk who later was found dead. The four policemen deny any knowledge. Police inspector Jarnebring gets the case and finds out that these four policemen have been reported for 22 cases of police brutality. Shortly after, another criminal dies in their van...
In the Name of the Law (1986) is a crime and thriller film directed by Kjell Sundvall, released on October 31, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Sven Wollter, Anita Wall, Ernst Günther and Stefan Sauk. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Kjell Sundvall
- Writers:
- Leif G.W. Persson, Hans Iveberg, Leif G.W. Persson
- Producers:
- Hans Iveberg
- Production:
- Sandrews, SVT, Spice Filmproduktion, Svenska Filminstitutet
- Status:
- Released
In the Name of the Law Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sven Wollter
as Inspector Jarnebring
Anita Wall
as Wesslén
Ernst Günther
as Walltin
Stefan Sauk
as Häll
Pia Green
as Pilstam
Johan Ulveson
as Security Guard
Sven Strömersten-Holm
as Berg
- Marvin Yxner
Marvin Yxner
as Mikkelsson
Niels Dybeck
as Medical Examiner
Göthe Grefbo
as Janitor
Mathias Henrikson
as Business Manager
Lennart Hjulström
as Chief of Police
Key crew
Directed by Kjell Sundvall, written by Leif G.W. Persson, Hans Iveberg and Leif G.W. Persson, produced by Hans Iveberg.
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In the Name of the Law Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 19 ratings.
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In the Name of the Law – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Name of the Law online?
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In the Name of the Law (1986) is available to stream on TV 2 and Allente. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In the Name of the Law?
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The main cast of In the Name of the Law (1986) includes Sven Wollter, Anita Wall, Ernst Günther, Stefan Sauk and Pia Green. The film was directed by Kjell Sundvall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Name of the Law released?
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In the Name of the Law was released on October 31, 1986 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is In the Name of the Law worth watching?
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In the Name of the Law (1986) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.