Lyrics and Lace
Pilkkuja ja pikkuhousuja
“A comedy of sexual peccadilloes”
Synopsis
Like it or not, almost anyone who has met a really serious poet finds that they have something about them which sets them apart from other people. It's not just a romantic legend. In wry but basically directionless Finnish movie, Paavo Pentikainen plays one of these ungainly beings, a man whose last published work is decades in the past, who probably hasn't written anything in years, but who still has an uncanny knack for precise observation, "pinning the tail on the donkey" almost every time. In the movie, the poet, accompanied by his young assistant, takes a minor celebrity's swaggering tour of small cultural centers and retirement homes.
Top Cast
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Paavo Pentikäinen
Tauno Lintunen
Mikko Reitala
Tomi Rusko
Kristiina Elstelä
Eveliina
Irma Junnilainen
Vackra-Anneli
Liisa Mustonen
Virve
Marja Packalén
Kaarina
Aake Kalliala
Antton - Eveliina's Brother
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Näremäki
Martti Kaukanen
Eveliina's Brother
Esko Hukkanen
Romponen
Risto Tuorila
Editorial Chief Kuronen
Mirja Pyykkö
Interviewer
Elvi Saarnio
Old Lady
Tauno Lehtihalmes
Old Lady's Husband
Martti Kainulainen
Mugger
Paavo Rehula
Mugger
Satu Silvo
Vamp
Veikko Tiitinen
Man in Maestro's House
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matti Ijäs
- Screenplay & Story
- Matti Ijäs, Heikki Reivilä
- Original Score
- Raoul Björkenheim
- Original Title
- Pilkkuja ja pikkuhousuja
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Dada-Filmi, FilmTeknik, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matti Ijäs
Matti Ijäs, Heikki Reivilä
Raoul Björkenheim
Kari Sohlberg
Irma Taina
Kari Sara
Department Leadership Roster
Matti Ijäs
Director
Raoul Björkenheim
Original Music Composer
Anu Maja
Production Design
Kari Sara
Producer
Matti Ijäs
Writer
Heikki Reivilä
Writer
Irma Taina
Editor
Kari Sohlberg
Director of Photography
Merja Väisänen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lyrics and Lace.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyrics and Lace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lyrics and Lace about?
Like it or not, almost anyone who has met a really serious poet finds that they have something about them which sets them apart from other people. It's not just a romantic legend. In wry but basically directionless Finnish movie, Paavo Pentikainen plays one of these ungainly beings, a man whose last published work is decades in the past, who probably hasn't written anything in years, but who still has an uncanny knack for precise observation, "pinning the tail on the donkey" almost every time. In the movie, the poet, accompanied by his young assistant, takes a minor celebrity's swaggering tour of small cultural centers and retirement homes.
Who directed Lyrics and Lace?
Lyrics and Lace was directed by Matti Ijäs.
Who stars in Lyrics and Lace?
The principal cast of Lyrics and Lace includes Paavo Pentikäinen, Mikko Reitala, Kristiina Elstelä, Irma Junnilainen, Liisa Mustonen.
When was Lyrics and Lace released and how long is it?
Lyrics and Lace was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Lyrics and Lace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lyrics and Lace was composed by Raoul Björkenheim.