Gas, Inspector Palmu!
Kaasua, komisario Palmu!
Synopsis
A rich widow is found dead in her apartment in Helsinki due to gas poisoning. The incident is initially thought to be an accident, but inspector Palmu notices that the murderer made a mistake, and so Palmu, Kokki and Virta begin the investigation: who had come to the apartment through the balcony door and opened the gas tap while Mrs. Skrof was asleep?
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Joel Rinne
Palmu
Matti Ranin
Toivo Virta
Leo Jokela
Väinö Kokki
Elina Salo
Kirsti Skrof
Pentti Siimes
Kurt Kuurna
Saulo Haarla
Kaarlo Lankela
Risto Mäkelä
Mustapää
Henny Valjus
Alma Skrof
Aino Mantsas
Iiri Salmia
Toivo Mäkelä
Lanne
Pehr-Olof Sirén
Doctor
Pia Hattara
Hallamaa
Rauha Rentola
Anna
Kullervo Kalske
Ara
Esko Mannermaa
Hakanen
Kirsti Ortola
Janitor's Wife
Oiva Luhtala
Janitor
Esko Salminen
Leppä
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matti Kassila
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaarlo Nuorvala, Matti Kassila
- Original Score
- Osmo Lindeman
- Original Title
- Kaasua, komisario Palmu!
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Fennada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matti Kassila
Kaarlo Nuorvala, Matti Kassila, Mika Waltari
Osmo Lindeman
Esko Nevalainen
Ossi Skurnik
Mauno Mäkelä
Department Leadership Roster
Ensio Suominen
Production Design
Matti Kassila
Director
Kaarlo Nuorvala
Screenplay
Matti Kassila
Screenplay
Esko Nevalainen
Director of Photography
Ossi Skurnik
Editor
Osmo Lindeman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gas, Inspector Palmu!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gas, Inspector Palmu! about?
A rich widow is found dead in her apartment in Helsinki due to gas poisoning. The incident is initially thought to be an accident, but inspector Palmu notices that the murderer made a mistake, and so Palmu, Kokki and Virta begin the investigation: who had come to the apartment through the balcony door and opened the gas tap while Mrs. Skrof was asleep?
Who directed Gas, Inspector Palmu!?
Gas, Inspector Palmu! was directed by Matti Kassila.
Who stars in Gas, Inspector Palmu!?
The principal cast of Gas, Inspector Palmu! includes Joel Rinne, Matti Ranin, Leo Jokela, Elina Salo, Pentti Siimes.
When was Gas, Inspector Palmu! released and how long is it?
Gas, Inspector Palmu! was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Gas, Inspector Palmu!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gas, Inspector Palmu! was composed by Osmo Lindeman.
Is Gas, Inspector Palmu! based on a book or true story?
Gas, Inspector Palmu! is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mika Waltari".