Crime and Punishment
Rikos ja rangaistus
Synopsis
Former student Rahikainen is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Rahikainen struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
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Rikos ja rangaistus (Crime and Puhishment) (1983)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-12
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Markku Toikka
Antti Rahikainen
Aino Seppo
Eeva Laakso
Esko Nikkari
Inspector Pennanen
Hannu Lauri
Heinonen
Olli Tuominen
Detective Snellman
Matti Pellonpää
Nikander
Harri Marstio
Singer in the Restaurant Band
Pedro Hietanen
Pianist of the Restaurant Band
Hannu Lemola
Drummer of the Restaurant Band
Kari Sorvali
Sormunen
Pentti Auer
Kari Honkanen
Asmo Hurula
Bartender
Risto Aaltonen
Painter
Tarja Keinänen
Mrs. Pennanen
Tiina Pirhonen
Maid
Heljä Angervo
Performer at the Opera (uncredited)
Juuso Hirvikangas
Man at Police Station (uncredited)
Jorma Hynninen
Performer at the Opera (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sofia Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Pauli Pentti, Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Pedro Hietanen
- Original Title
- Rikos ja rangaistus
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Pauli Pentti, Aki Kaurismäki, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Pedro Hietanen
Timo Salminen
Veikko Aaltonen
Mika Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Producer
Veikko Aaltonen
Editor
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Pauli Pentti
Screenplay
Aki Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Pedro Hietanen
Original Music Composer
Matti Jaaranen
Production Design
Marja Uusitalo
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime and Punishment
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What is Crime and Punishment about?
Former student Rahikainen is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Rahikainen struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
Who directed Crime and Punishment?
Crime and Punishment was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Crime and Punishment?
The principal cast of Crime and Punishment includes Markku Toikka, Aino Seppo, Esko Nikkari, Hannu Lauri, Olli Tuominen.
When was Crime and Punishment released and how long is it?
Crime and Punishment was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime and Punishment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime and Punishment was composed by Pedro Hietanen.
Is Crime and Punishment based on a book or true story?
Crime and Punishment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crime and Punishment?
Crime and Punishment holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).