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Calamari Union (1985)

84 min  -  Comedy  -   8 February 1985 (Finland)
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An exodus to a better life in Eira

Director:

Aki Kaurismäki
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Timo Eränkö Timo Eränkö ...
Frank
Kari Heiskanen Kari Heiskanen ...
Frank
Asmo Hurula Asmo Hurula ...
Frank
Sakke Järvenpää Sakke Järvenpää ...
Frank
Sakari Kuosmanen Sakari Kuosmanen ...
Frank Armoton (as Saku Kuosmanen)
Dave Lindholm Dave Lindholm ...
Homeless man
Mikko Mattila Mikko Mattila ...
Frank
Pate Mustajärvi Pate Mustajärvi ...
Frank
Tuomari Nurmio Tuomari Nurmio ...
Taxi driver / bum (as Hannu Nurmio)
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius Pirkka-Pekka Petelius ...
Frank
Matti Pellonpää Matti Pellonpää ...
Frank
Pertti Sveholm Pertti Sveholm ...
Frank
Martti Syrjä Martti Syrjä ...
Frank
Pantse Syrjä Pantse Syrjä ...
Frank
Markku Toikka Markku Toikka ...
Pekka
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Storyline

Fourteen desperate men named Frank, band together to escape from a repressive section of Helsinki. An English-speaking non-Frank named Pekka joins the barroom conspirators, whose avoidance of last names, and any affect, help them outsmart overwhelming forces as they sneak through dark subway tunnels and alleys, hoping against despair to reach magical seaside Eira. The Calamari Unionists take advantage of unending night to venture their intrepid journey. Written by David Stevens  

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Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

Finland

Language:

English | Finnish

Release Date:

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Filming Locations:

Helsinki, Finland

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Sound Mix:

Mono
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Trivia

The lengthy monologue of Matti Pellonpää is an exact rendition of the poem "La grasse matinée", written by poet and screenwriter Jacques Prévert. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: When the Franks break into the nightclub for a drink and are sitting at the bar, the boom is clearly visible in one of the mirrors behind the bar. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Frank: Gentlemen! I don't want to tire you and especially myself by going through those many reasons which make life completely impossible in this part of the city. We all know the circumstances forced on us in our early years: crowded homes, ignorance and hunger...
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Soundtracks

"Stand by my"
Performed by Some Franks
Written by Ben E. King
Composed by Ben E. King See more »