Vodka, Mr. Palmu (1969)
"Vodkaa, komisario Palmu" (original title)

A TV reporter is murdered when he is eavesdropping on a secret Finnish-Soviet conference. The National Broadcasting Corporation enlists the help of police lieutenant Palmu, who comes out of... See full summary »

Director:

Matti Kassila

Writers:

Matti Kassila, Georg Korkman,

Stars:

Joel Rinne, Leo Jokela, Matti Ranin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joel Rinne	...	Palmu
Leo Jokela	...	Väinö Kokki
Matti Ranin	...	Toivo Virta
Anna-Leena Mäki-Penttilä	...	Riitta
Inga Sulin	...	Tamara
Viktor Klimenko	...	Seppo Sonkavaara
Turo Unho	...	Reino Torpo
Kauko Helovirta	...	Kiilasniemi
Matti Oravisto	...	Reporter Kosti Kula
Marjatta Lindahl	...	Suur-Takala's Wife
Veikko Uusimäki	...	Tuomas Suur-Takala
Lilga Kovanko	...	Soviet Agent
Lars Svedberg	...	Rolf Brunkeberg
Seppo Kolehmainen	...	Cameraman
Martti Pennanen	...	Minister Laaksonen

Storyline

A TV reporter is murdered when he is eavesdropping on a secret Finnish-Soviet conference. The National Broadcasting Corporation enlists the help of police lieutenant Palmu, who comes out of retirement for this case. However, some have their doubts about the loyalities of Palmu, seeing that he was spotted in a diplomatic soiree in Moscow just a few weeks before the murder.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | reporter | broadcasting | police corruption | cameo appearance | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Details

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish Russian

Release Date:

12 September 1969 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Vodka, Mr. Palmu

Filming Locations:

Helsinki, Finland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fennada-Filmi

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The only Palmu movie filmed in colour.

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Connections

Follows It Is Written in the Stars, Inspector Palmu (1962)

User Reviews

Few comments...

Great movie! Although I don't speak Finnish, it was easy to follow the scenario.

Viktor Klimenko does a good job playing Stenka. However, he is a much better singer and performer in real life. Some scenes were plainly stupid -- for example, chasing the girl around the table.

Watch Palmu's expressions -- they are hilarious. It's a perfect demonstration of the power of nonverbal communication.

I would recommend this movie to anybody who likes mystery or at least interested in experiencing another culture. You can learn some Finnish, too. Kiitos (thank you)!