Palme's Secret Agent
"Sweden's war against apartheid"
Originally released in 2015. Palme's Secret Agent is a documentary/history film. directed by Erik Pauser. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Birgitta Karlström Dorph
Synopsis
At the height of the cold war a struggle broke out between Governments from all over the world as to which position to take about the system of apartheid in South Africa. Leading the fight was Olof Palmes' Swedish Government, which covertly funneled over US$ 1 billion to the resistance movement. This money was given without the knowledge of either the Parliament or the Swedish populace. At the center of the net in South Africa was a Swedish diplomat called Birgitta Karlström Dorph. Meanwhile at the UN the Swedes with their Scandinavian counterparts attempted to win the argument for economic sanctions. This led to bitter arguments which saw Palme leading the fight against the Reagan and Thatcher administrations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- SVT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palme's Secret Agent about?
At the height of the cold war a struggle broke out between Governments from all over the world as to which position to take about the system of apartheid in South Africa. Leading the fight was Olof...
Who directed Palme's Secret Agent?
Palme's Secret Agent was directed by Erik Pauser.
How long is Palme's Secret Agent?
Palme's Secret Agent has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Palme's Secret Agent released?
Palme's Secret Agent was released on October 6, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Palme's Secret Agent?
The main cast of Palme's Secret Agent includes Birgitta Karlström Dorph.