Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu
Synopsis
A man's body is found on Tähtitorninmäki in Helsinki. Palmu starts to investigate the case, but the scandalous newspaper story causes problems for the police.
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Joel Rinne
Palmu
Matti Ranin
Toivo Virta
Leo Jokela
Väinö Kokki
Helge Herala
Carl Gustaf Vadenblick
Esko Salminen
Ville Valkonen
Aino Mantsas
Annika Vadenblick
Pentti Siimes
Nopsanen
Pia Hattara
Alli Pelkonen
Maija-Leena Soinne
Saara Pohjanvuori
Sointu Angervo
Chick
Orma Aunio
Arska
Jarkko Herala
Vadenblick's Son
Yrjö Ikonen
Rainer Melkonen
Pentti Irjala
Drunk
Armas Jokio
Detective
Pirkko Karppi
Domestic Worker
Vilho Kekkonen
Fredrik Nordberg
Eero Keskitalo
Youngster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matti Kassila
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaarlo Nuorvala, Matti Kassila
- Original Score
- Osmo Lindeman
- Original Title
- Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fennada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matti Kassila
Kaarlo Nuorvala, Matti Kassila, Mika Waltari
Osmo Lindeman
Esko Töyri
Juho Gartz
Mauno Mäkelä
Department Leadership Roster
Ensio Suominen
Production Design
Kaarlo Nuorvala
Screenplay
Matti Kassila
Director
Esko Töyri
Director of Photography
Juho Gartz
Editor
Matti Kassila
Screenplay
Osmo Lindeman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu about?
A man's body is found on Tähtitorninmäki in Helsinki. Palmu starts to investigate the case, but the scandalous newspaper story causes problems for the police.
Who directed Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu?
Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu was directed by Matti Kassila.
Who stars in Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu?
The principal cast of Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu includes Joel Rinne, Matti Ranin, Leo Jokela, Helge Herala, Esko Salminen.
When was Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu released and how long is it?
Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu was composed by Osmo Lindeman.
Is Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu based on a book or true story?
Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mika Waltari".