Inspector Palmu's Error
Komisario Palmun erehdys
Synopsis
A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.
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Joel Rinne
Palmu
Elina Pohjanpää
Irma Vanne
Matti Ranin
Toivo Virta
Leo Riuttu
K.V. Laihonen
Leo Jokela
Väinö Kokki
Elina Salo
Airi Rykämö
Matti Oravisto
Erik Vaara
Pentti Siimes
Aimo Rykämö
Saara Ranin
Amalia Rygseck
Leevi Kuuranne
'Batler' Veijonen
Jussi Jurkka
Bruno Rygseck
Aino Mantsas
Alli Rygseck
Arvo Lehesmaa
Gunnar Rygseck
Risto Mäkelä
Hagert
Toivo Mäkelä
Pianist
Pentti Irjala
Dr. Dahlberg
Irja Rannikko
Cook
Arttu Suuntala
Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matti Kassila
- Screenplay & Story
- Matti Kassila
- Original Score
- Osmo Lindeman
- Original Title
- Komisario Palmun erehdys
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matti Kassila
Matti Kassila, Mika Waltari
Osmo Lindeman
Olavi Tuomi
Elmer Lahti
T.J. Särkkä
Department Leadership Roster
Aarre Koivisto
Production Design
Matti Kassila
Director
Olavi Tuomi
Director of Photography
Elmer Lahti
Editor
Matti Kassila
Screenplay
Osmo Lindeman
Original Music Composer
Laura Saalas
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inspector Palmu's Error
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inspector Palmu's Error about?
A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.
Who directed Inspector Palmu's Error?
Inspector Palmu's Error was directed by Matti Kassila.
Who stars in Inspector Palmu's Error?
The principal cast of Inspector Palmu's Error includes Joel Rinne, Elina Pohjanpää, Matti Ranin, Leo Riuttu, Leo Jokela.
When was Inspector Palmu's Error released and how long is it?
Inspector Palmu's Error was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Inspector Palmu's Error?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inspector Palmu's Error was composed by Osmo Lindeman.
Is Inspector Palmu's Error based on a book or true story?
Inspector Palmu's Error is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mika Waltari".