Greece / Nov 02, 2012 / Thessaloniki International Film Festival
1h 33min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Former student Rahikainen is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Rahikainen struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Pedro Hietanen | Pianist of the Restaurant Band |
| Hannu Lemola | Drummer of the Restaurant Band |
| Kari Sorvali | Sormunen |
| Pentti Auer | Kari Honkanen |
| Asmo Hurula | Bartender |
| Risto Aaltonen | Painter |
| Tarja Keinänen | Mrs. Pennanen |
| Tiina Pirhonen | Maid |
| Heljä Angervo | Performer at the Opera (uncredited) |
| Juuso Hirvikangas | Man at Police Station (uncredited) |
| Jorma Hynninen | Performer at the Opera (uncredited) |
| Kalervo Katajavuori | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Kari Kuoppa | Performer at the Opera (uncredited) |
| Jouko Lumme | Police Photographer (uncredited) |
| Pirjo Luoma-aho | Sonja's Co-Worker (uncredited) |
| Jaakko Ryhänen | Performer at the Opera (uncredited) |
| Mikael Sievers | Painter's Helper (uncredited) |
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| Aino Takala | Performer at the Opera (uncredited) |
| Taru Valjakka | Performer at the Opera (uncredited) |
| Tapani Valtasaari | Performer at the Opera (uncredited) |
| Merja Wirkkala | Performer at the Opera (uncredited) |
Genres
CrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Rikos ja rangaistus |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Villealfa Filmproductions |
| Release date | 2 dicembre 1983 |
| Production | Mika Kaurismäki |
| Writer | Fyodor Dostoevsky, Pauli Pentti, Aki Kaurismäki |
| Editing | Veikko Aaltonen, Jari Savola, Raija Talvio, Leena Palmu |
| Cinematography | Timo Salminen, Kai Honkanen, Heikki Ortamo, Taneli Eskola |
| Assistant directors | Pauli Pentti, Raija Talvio, Aki Kaurismäki |
| Lighting | Mikko Mattila, Heikki Katajisto |
| Camera operators | Kai Honkanen, Heikki Ortamo, Taneli Eskola, Timo Salminen |
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| Additional photography | Kai Honkanen, Heikki Ortamo, Taneli Eskola, Timo Salminen |
| Production design | Matti Jaaranen, Kimmo Viskari |
| Art direction | Kimmo Viskari, Matti Jaaranen |
| Set decoration | Kimmo Viskari, Matti Jaaranen |
| Music | Pedro Hietanen, Matti Kuortti, Mikael Sievers, Kjell Westman |
| Sound | Matti Kuortti, Mikael Sievers, Kjell Westman, Pedro Hietanen |
| Costume design | Marja Uusitalo |
| Makeup | Marja Uusitalo |
| Hairstyling | Marja Uusitalo |
Release dates
Premiere
Taiwan / Nov 07, 2017 / 12+ / Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Bulgaria / Mar 02, 2020 / Sofia Film Fest
Limited release
Czechia / Apr 08, 2002 / 15+ / Film clubs only
Spain / Mar 02, 2024 / Madrid - Cineteca (Subtitled Version, Event Release)
Theatrical release
Finland / Dec 02, 1983 / K-12
Uruguay / Dec 02, 1985
United States / Aug 23, 1990 / NR / New York City, New York
Hungary / Nov 15, 1991
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Sweden / May 28, 1993
South Korea / Dec 29, 2001 / 15
Japan / Jan 26, 2002
Digital
Spain / Apr 19, 2024 / Subtitled Version
Physical media
United Kingdom / Sep 20, 2022 / 12 / Bluray
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