Calamari Union
Synopsis
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
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Aki Kaurismäki - Calamari Union (pankki)
Type: Clip • Published 2018-11-05
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Frank
Kari Heiskanen
Frank
Asmo Hurula
Frank
Sakke Järvenpää
Frank
Sakari Kuosmanen
Frank Armoton
Dave Lindholm
Man on Beach
Mikko Mattila
Frank
Pate Mustajärvi
Frank
Tuomari Nurmio
Cabby
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Frank
Matti Pellonpää
Frank
Pertti Sveholm
Frank
Martti Syrjä
Frank
Pantse Syrjä
Frank
Markku Toikka
Pekka
Mato Valtonen
Frank
Puntti Valtonen
Frank
Kari Väänänen
Frank
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Production Budget
$11K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Jone Takamäki, Mikko Mattila
- Original Title
- Calamari Union
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $11K
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Jone Takamäki, Mikko Mattila
Timo Salminen
Aki Kaurismäki, Raija Talvio
Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Editor
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Raija Talvio
Editor
Jone Takamäki
Original Music Composer
Susanna Laurola
Costume Design
Mikko Mattila
Original Music Composer
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What is Calamari Union about?
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
Who directed Calamari Union?
Calamari Union was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Calamari Union?
The principal cast of Calamari Union includes Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula, Sakke Järvenpää, Sakari Kuosmanen.
When was Calamari Union released and how long is it?
Calamari Union was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Calamari Union?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calamari Union was composed by Jone Takamäki, Mikko Mattila.