Eight Deadly Shots
Kahdeksan surmanluotia
Synopsis
Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.
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Top Cast
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Mikko Niskanen
Pasi
Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala
Vaimo - Pasi's Wife
Paavo Pentikäinen
Reiska
Tauno Paananen
Tauno, "Tanu"
Elina Liimatainen
Elina, "Ellu"
Ari Vainiontaus
Ari
Mauno Argillander
Manu
Sulo Hokkanen
Sulo Kokki
Ilmari Piilonen
Riistapäällikkö - gamekeeper
Yrjö Liehunen
Kauppias - Shopkeeper
Kalle Kellokangas
Kalle
Olavi Tervahartiala
Taisto Kokki
Kaarlo Wilska
Saarnaaja - Preacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Midnight Sun Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikko Niskanen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikko Niskanen
- Original Score
- Erkki Ertama
- Original Title
- Kahdeksan surmanluotia
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- YLE, Käpy-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikko Niskanen
Mikko Niskanen
Erkki Ertama
Mikko Niskanen, Juhani Voutilainen, Juhani Sarro, Kimmo Simula, Seppo Immonen
Jörn Donner, Jyrki Rapp
Mikko Niskanen
Department Leadership Roster
Mikko Niskanen
Writer
Jörn Donner
Editor
Mikko Niskanen
Director of Photography
Mikko Niskanen
Director
Erkki Ertama
Original Music Composer
Juhani Voutilainen
Director of Photography
Juhani Sarro
Director of Photography
Kimmo Simula
Director of Photography
Seppo Immonen
Director of Photography
Jyrki Rapp
Editor
Mikko Niskanen
Producer
Jorma Lindfors
Production Design
Pirkko Ahvio
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eight Deadly Shots
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What is Eight Deadly Shots about?
Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.
Who directed Eight Deadly Shots?
Eight Deadly Shots was directed by Mikko Niskanen.
Who stars in Eight Deadly Shots?
The principal cast of Eight Deadly Shots includes Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Paavo Pentikäinen, Tauno Paananen, Elina Liimatainen.
When was Eight Deadly Shots released and how long is it?
Eight Deadly Shots was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Eight Deadly Shots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eight Deadly Shots was composed by Erkki Ertama.