Matti Nykänen – The Legend
Matti Nykänen
Synopsis
Finland’s ski jumping legend Matti Nykänen (1963-2019) became famous not only for his medals but also for his constant scandalous appearances in the tabloids. The sports idol was known for his great achievements in sports, as well as his alcohol addiction, his tendency to become violent especially with romantic partners, and his side gigs as a singer and an exotic dancer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DocPoint - Helsinki Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olli Laine
- Screenplay & Story
- Olli Laine
- Original Score
- Tero Vänttinen
- Original Title
- Matti Nykänen
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, German, Slovenian, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olli Laine
Olli Laine
Tero Vänttinen
Hannu Kettunen, Antti Tuunanen
Petteri Kauhanen
Ari Lehikoinen
Department Leadership Roster
Olli Laine
Director
Olli Laine
Writer
Ari Lehikoinen
Producer
Petteri Kauhanen
Editor
Hannu Kettunen
Director of Photography
Antti Tuunanen
Director of Photography
Tero Vänttinen
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Matti Nykänen – The Legend about?
Finland’s ski jumping legend Matti Nykänen (1963-2019) became famous not only for his medals but also for his constant scandalous appearances in the tabloids. The sports idol was known for his great achievements in sports, as well as his alcohol addiction, his tendency to become violent especially with romantic partners, and his side gigs as a singer and an exotic dancer.
Who directed Matti Nykänen – The Legend?
Matti Nykänen – The Legend was directed by Olli Laine.
Who stars in Matti Nykänen – The Legend?
The principal cast of Matti Nykänen – The Legend includes Matti Nykänen.
When was Matti Nykänen – The Legend released and how long is it?
Matti Nykänen – The Legend was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Matti Nykänen – The Legend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Matti Nykänen – The Legend was composed by Tero Vänttinen.