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Calamari Union (1985)
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An exodus to a better life in Eira Director:Aki KaurismäkiWriter:Aki Kaurismäki |
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Timo Eränkö | ... |
Frank
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Kari Heiskanen | ... |
Frank
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Asmo Hurula | ... |
Frank
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Sakke Järvenpää | ... |
Frank
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Sakari Kuosmanen | ... |
Frank Armoton
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Dave Lindholm | ... |
Homeless man
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Mikko Mattila | ... |
Frank
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Pate Mustajärvi | ... |
Frank
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Tuomari Nurmio | ... |
Taxi driver
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Pirkka-Pekka Petelius | ... |
Frank
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Matti Pellonpää | ... |
Frank
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Pertti Sveholm | ... |
Frank
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Martti Syrjä | ... |
Frank
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Pantse Syrjä | ... |
Frank
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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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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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Performed by Some Franks
Written by Ben E. King
Composed by Ben E. King See more »
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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
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