I lagens namn (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, I lagens namn is a thriller and crime film directed by Kjell Sundvall, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 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...
Who’s in it. I lagens namn stars Sven Wollter as Inspector Jarnebring, Anita Wall as Wesslén, Ernst Günther as Walltin and Stefan Sauk as Haell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, I lagens namn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I lagens namn page.
If you liked it. Fans of I lagens namn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I lagens namn (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I lagens namn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I lagens namn worth watching?
- I lagens namn holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I lagens namn?
- I lagens namn stars Sven Wollter, Anita Wall, Ernst Günther, Stefan Sauk and Pia Green.
- When was I lagens namn released?
- I lagens namn was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.