Actually, you need to revisit this movie and realize why this is one of the best movies ever made in Sweden. There are so many directorial fine touches to be noticed that work terrifically on the psychological level. Made it very hard to watch for me the first time, so I had to go back to the movie house and see it again the next day to get over my fear. Much grittier than Dirty Harry and the other slew of Hollywood police action from the seventies.
The camera work is also exceptional. As is the acting by many but foremost Carl Gustaf Lindstedt who was until then only known as a comedy actor. His very understated performance shines throughout.
Widerberg was a very fine director, and this is his best work.
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