Vodkaa, komisario Palmu
Synopsis
A TV reporter is murdered when he is eavesdropping on a secret Finnish-Soviet conference. The National Broadcasting Corporation enlists the help of police lieutenant Palmu, who comes out of retirement for this case. However, some have their doubts about the loyalities of Palmu, seeing that he was spotted in a diplomatic soiree in Moscow just a few weeks before the murder.
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Joel Rinne
Palmu
Leo Jokela
Väinö Kokki
Matti Ranin
Toivo Virta
Anna-Leena Mäki-Penttilä
Riitta
Inga Sulin
Leena Louhos
Lilga Kovanko
Russian Agent
Marjatta Lindahl
Mrs. Suur-Takala
Viktor Klimenko
Seppo Sonkavaara
Matti Oravisto
Kosti Kula
Veikko Uusimäki
Tuomas Suur-Takala
Kauko Helovirta
Kiilasniemi
Turo Unho
Reino Torpo
Seppo Kolehmainen
Cameraman
Lars Svedberg
Rolf Brunkeberg
Martti Pennanen
Laaksonen
Yrjö Paulo
Pjotr Baranov
Heikki Värtsi
Interpreter
Matti Tapio
Chief Police Commissioner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matti Kassila
- Screenplay & Story
- Matti Kassila, Georg Korkman, Mika Waltari
- Original Score
- Rauno Lehtinen
- Original Title
- Vodkaa, komisario Palmu
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fennada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matti Kassila
Matti Kassila, Georg Korkman, Mika Waltari
Rauno Lehtinen
Esko Nevalainen
Juho Gartz
Mauno Mäkelä
Department Leadership Roster
Matti Kassila
Writer
Aarre Koivisto
Production Design
Georg Korkman
Writer
Riitta-Liisa Haavisto
Costume Design
Matti Kassila
Director
Esko Nevalainen
Director of Photography
Juho Gartz
Editor
Rauno Lehtinen
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vodkaa, komisario Palmu
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What is Vodkaa, komisario Palmu about?
A TV reporter is murdered when he is eavesdropping on a secret Finnish-Soviet conference. The National Broadcasting Corporation enlists the help of police lieutenant Palmu, who comes out of retirement for this case. However, some have their doubts about the loyalities of Palmu, seeing that he was spotted in a diplomatic soiree in Moscow just a few weeks before the murder.
Who directed Vodkaa, komisario Palmu?
Vodkaa, komisario Palmu was directed by Matti Kassila.
Who stars in Vodkaa, komisario Palmu?
The principal cast of Vodkaa, komisario Palmu includes Joel Rinne, Leo Jokela, Matti Ranin, Anna-Leena Mäki-Penttilä, Inga Sulin.
When was Vodkaa, komisario Palmu released and how long is it?
Vodkaa, komisario Palmu was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Vodkaa, komisario Palmu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vodkaa, komisario Palmu was composed by Rauno Lehtinen.
Is Vodkaa, komisario Palmu based on a book or true story?
Vodkaa, komisario Palmu is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mika Waltari".