The Classic
Klassikko
Synopsis
A self-loving fictional autobiography of author Kari Hotakainen.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Klassikko trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-01
Top Cast
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Martti Suosalo
Kari Hotakainen
Janne Hyytiäinen
Pertti 'Pera' Kiilapää
Matti Onnismaa
Kartio
Pertti Sveholm
Vikström
Arvi Lind
Arvi Lind
Susanna Roine
Tiia
Niko Saarela
Cop #1
Pekka Huotari
Reporter of YLE
Vesa Vierikko
Lauri Nikander
Risto Kaskilahti
Esko Kummola
Jari Nissinen
Cop #2
Konsta Mäkelä
Cop #3
Harri Ekonen
President
Minna Koskela
Kiosk Vendor
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Veisterä
Tommi Korpela
liikunnan opettaja
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kari Väänänen
- Screenplay & Story
- Kari Väänänen
- Original Score
- Iiro Rantala
- Original Title
- Klassikko
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Sputnik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kari Väänänen
Kari Väänänen, Kari Hotakainen
Iiro Rantala
Timo Salminen
Timo Linnasalo
Ilkka Mertsola, Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Kari Väänänen
Director
Ilkka Mertsola
Producer
Nadja Delcos
Costume Design
Timo Linnasalo
Editor
Iiro Rantala
Original Music Composer
Kari Väänänen
Screenplay
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Markku Pätilä
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Classic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Classic about?
A self-loving fictional autobiography of author Kari Hotakainen.
Who directed The Classic?
The Classic was directed by Kari Väänänen.
Who stars in The Classic?
The principal cast of The Classic includes Martti Suosalo, Janne Hyytiäinen, Matti Onnismaa, Pertti Sveholm, Arvi Lind.
When was The Classic released and how long is it?
The Classic was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Classic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Classic was composed by Iiro Rantala.
Is The Classic based on a book or true story?
The Classic is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kari Hotakainen".