Lentävät luupäät
Synopsis
Two brothers from Häme discover that they are actually from Karelia. During the celebration of the newfound fact, one of the brothers is bitten by a bug. After seeking medical help from a doctor - who tries to tell the brothers that he is not a doctor of medicine - the doctor decides to trick the boys by convincing them that the insect in question is called Insectum propellatum, also known as the aviation bug, and unless the affected brother learns how to fly, the bite might turn fatal. During their shenanigans, they become acquainted with a robot that runs on booze, two scoundrels, and the beautiful Miss Universe!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spede Pasanen
- Screenplay & Story
- Spede Pasanen
- Original Title
- Lentävät luupäät
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Filmituotanto Spede Pasanen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spede Pasanen
Spede Pasanen
Martti Kakko
Eero Jaakkola
Spede Pasanen
Department Leadership Roster
Spede Pasanen
Director
Spede Pasanen
Producer
Martti Kakko
Director of Photography
Eero Jaakkola
Editor
Spede Pasanen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lentävät luupäät
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lentävät luupäät about?
Two brothers from Häme discover that they are actually from Karelia. During the celebration of the newfound fact, one of the brothers is bitten by a bug. After seeking medical help from a doctor - who tries to tell the brothers that he is not a doctor of medicine - the doctor decides to trick the boys by convincing them that the insect in question is called Insectum propellatum, also known as the aviation bug, and unless the affected brother learns how to fly, the bite might turn fatal. During their shenanigans, they become acquainted with a robot that runs on booze, two scoundrels, and the beautiful Miss Universe!
Who directed Lentävät luupäät?
Lentävät luupäät was directed by Spede Pasanen.
Who stars in Lentävät luupäät?
The principal cast of Lentävät luupäät includes Spede Pasanen, Riitta Väisänen, Simo Salminen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Heikki Kinnunen.
When was Lentävät luupäät released and how long is it?
Lentävät luupäät was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.