Two of the most popular and critically acclaimed films from Aki Kaurism.
Ariel - 1988
The movie tells the story of Taisto Kasurinen, a finnish coal miner whose father has just committed suicide and who is framed for a crime he did not commit. In jail, he starts to dream about leaving the country and starting a new life. He escapes from prison but things don't go as planned...
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Writer: Aki Kaurismäki
Cast overview, first billed only:
Turo Pajala ... Taisto Kasurinen
Susanna Haavisto ... Irmeli Pihlaja
Matti Pellonpää ... Mikkonen
Eetu Hilkamo ... Riku
Erkki Pajala ... Kaivosmies
Matti Jaaranen ... Pahoinpitelijä
Hannu Viholainen ... Apuri
Jorma Markkula ... Prikkamies
Tarja Keinänen ... Nainen Satamassa
Eino Kuusela ... Mies rannalla
Kauko Laalo ... Asuntolanhoitaja
Jyrki Olsonen ... Mies Asuntolassa
Esko Nikkari ... Autokauppias
Marja Packalén ... Tuomari (as Marja Packalen)
Mikko Remes ... Vankilalääkäri
Runtime:73 min
Sound Mix:Dolby
Color:Color (Eastmancolor)
Language: English
Hamlet Goes Business - 1987
A bizarre black-and-white film noir reworking of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. After the death of his father, young Hamlet inherits a seat on the board of a company controlled by his uncle that decides to move into the rubber duck market. But Hamlet is suspicious of the circumstances surrounding his father's death...
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Writer: Aki Kaurismäki
Cast overview, first billed only:
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius ... Hamlet
Esko Salminen ... Klaus
Kati Outinen ... Ofelia
Elina Salo ... Gertrud
Esko Nikkari ... Polonius
Kari Väänänen ... Lauri Polonius
Puntti Valtonen ... Simo (as Hannu Valtonen)
Mari Rantasila ... Helena
Turo Pajala ... Rosencranz
Aake Kalliala ... Gyldenstern
Pentti Auer ... Isä / Haamu
Matti Pellonpää ... Vartija
Vesa Mäkelä ... Lääkäri
Maija Leino
Pertti Sveholm
Runtime:USA: 86 min
Color:Black and White
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