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Inspector Palmu's Error (1960)
Komisario Palmun erehdys (original title)

103 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Mystery  -   9 September 1960 (Finland)
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A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.

Director:

Matti Kassila

Writers:

Matti Kassila (screenplay), Mika Waltari (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joel Rinne Joel Rinne ...
Elina Pohjanpää Elina Pohjanpää ...
Irma Vanne
Matti Ranin Matti Ranin ...
Leo Riuttu Leo Riuttu ...
Writer K V Laihonen
Leo Jokela Leo Jokela ...
Elina Salo Elina Salo ...
Airi Rykämö
Matti Oravisto Matti Oravisto ...
Eerik Vaara
Pentti Siimes Pentti Siimes ...
Aimo Rykämö
Saara Ranin Saara Ranin ...
Amalia Rygseck
Leevi Kuuranne Leevi Kuuranne ...
'Butler' Veijonen
Jussi Jurkka Jussi Jurkka ...
Bruno Rygseck
Aino Mantsas Aino Mantsas ...
Alli Rygseck
Arvo Lehesmaa Arvo Lehesmaa ...
Gunnar Rygseck
Risto Mäkelä Risto Mäkelä ...
Hagert
Toivo Mäkelä Toivo Mäkelä ...
Pianist
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Storyline

A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Murder Investigation | Poisoning | Idle Rich | Murder  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

(Finland) See more »

Also Known As:

Le mystère Rygseck See more »

Filming Locations:

Helsinki, Finland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Suomen Filmiteollisuus See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (AGA Baltic)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

First choice to play Väinö Kokki was Uljas Kandolin, but he got bigger theater role and was released. So Leo Jokela replaced him. See more »

Quotes

Amalia Rygseck: So you are writer Laihonen! I have read one of your books.
Writer K V Laihonen: That's very interesting!
Amalia Rygseck: After reading it I burnt it!
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Connections

Featured in "Naurun tasavalta: Uskonto ja kuolema (#1.4)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Silmät tummat kuin yö"
Written by Usko Kemppi
Performed by Leo Jokela See more »