The Match Factory Girl
Tulitikkutehtaan tyttö
Synopsis
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
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The Match Factory Girl Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-27
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Kati Outinen
Iris Rukka
Elina Salo
Mother
Esko Nikkari
Stepfather
Vesa Vierikko
Aarne
Reijo Taipale
Singer
Silu Seppälä
Brother
Outi Mäenpää
Co-Worker
Marja Packalén
Doctor
Richard Reitinger
Man in Bar
Helka Viljanen
Clerk
Kurt Siilas
Police Officer
Ismo Keinänen
Police Officer
Klaus Heydemann
Worker
Erkki Friman
Accordionist
Tapani Ikonen
Drummer
Jari Lappalainen
Violinist
Lasse Luoto
Bassist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$83K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Title
- Tulitikkutehtaan tyttö
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Budget
- $83K
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions, Svenska Filminstitutet, Finnkino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Timo Salminen
Aki Kaurismäki
Katinka Faragó, Aki Kaurismäki, Klas Olofsson
Department Leadership Roster
Katinka Faragó
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Klas Olofsson
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
Editor
Risto Karhula
Production Design
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Match Factory Girl
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What is The Match Factory Girl about?
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
Who directed The Match Factory Girl?
The Match Factory Girl was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in The Match Factory Girl?
The principal cast of The Match Factory Girl includes Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Vierikko, Reijo Taipale.
When was The Match Factory Girl released and how long is it?
The Match Factory Girl was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Match Factory Girl?
The Match Factory Girl holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).