The Prodigal Son
Tuhlaajapoika
Synopsis
Esa is a small time crook who has been precisely released from prison. He starts to make money by mugging people. One day psychiatrist Lindström rings Esa's doorbell. He has a very strange request: he wants Esa to maltreat him. Esa accepts this request, but he is not aware of Lindström's bad intentions.
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Hannu Kivioja
Esa Koskenranta
Esko Salminen
Lindström
Leea Klemola
Laura Saarela
Markku Peltola
Makkonen
Antti Raivio
Ade
Sulevi Peltola
Detective Lieutenant Salminen
Matti Onnismaa
Harri
Juhani Niemelä
Janitor
Nina Sallinen
Anita Selin
Leo Raivio
Kaustinen
Minna Koskela
Susku
Anja Pohjola
Police Office Clerk
Oiva Lohtander
Headmaster
Turo Pajala
Wrestler
Hellevi Seiro
Unemployment Office Work
Timo Toikka
Optician
Juuso Hirvikangas
Makkonen's Assecary
Heikki Kujanpää
Busdriver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veikko Aaltonen
- Screenplay & Story
- Iiro Küttner
- Original Score
- Mauri Sumén
- Original Title
- Tuhlaajapoika
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veikko Aaltonen
Iiro Küttner
Mauri Sumén
Timo Salminen
Veikko Aaltonen, Kimmo Taavila
Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Veikko Aaltonen
Director
Iiro Küttner
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Mauri Sumén
Original Music Composer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Veikko Aaltonen
Editor
Kimmo Taavila
Editor
Minna Sorvoja
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Prodigal Son.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prodigal Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prodigal Son about?
Esa is a small time crook who has been precisely released from prison. He starts to make money by mugging people. One day psychiatrist Lindström rings Esa's doorbell. He has a very strange request: he wants Esa to maltreat him. Esa accepts this request, but he is not aware of Lindström's bad intentions.
Who directed The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son was directed by Veikko Aaltonen.
Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
The principal cast of The Prodigal Son includes Hannu Kivioja, Esko Salminen, Leea Klemola, Markku Peltola, Antti Raivio.
When was The Prodigal Son released and how long is it?
The Prodigal Son was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prodigal Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prodigal Son was composed by Mauri Sumén.