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Ariel (1988)

NOT_RATED 73 min  -  Crime | Drama | Romance  -   October 1990 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Aki Kaurismäki

Writer:

Aki Kaurismäki

Stars:

Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto and Matti Pellonpää
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Turo Pajala Turo Pajala ...
Taisto Kasurinen
Susanna Haavisto Susanna Haavisto ...
Irmeli Pihlaja
Matti Pellonpää Matti Pellonpää ...
Mikkonen
Eetu Hilkamo Eetu Hilkamo ...
Riku
Erkki Pajala Erkki Pajala ...
Kaivosmies
Matti Jaaranen Matti Jaaranen ...
Pahoinpitelijä
Hannu Viholainen Hannu Viholainen ...
Apuri
Jorma Markkula Jorma Markkula ...
Prikkamies
Tarja Keinänen Tarja Keinänen ...
Nainen Satamassa
Eino Kuusela Eino Kuusela ...
Mies rannalla
Kauko Laalo Kauko Laalo ...
Asuntolanhoitaja
Jyrki Olsonen Jyrki Olsonen ...
Mies Asuntolassa
Esko Nikkari Esko Nikkari ...
Autokauppias
Marja Packalén Marja Packalén ...
Tuomari (as Marja Packalen)
Mikko Remes Mikko Remes ...
Vankilalääkäri
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Storyline

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... Written by Harald Mayr <marvin@bike.augusta.de>  

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Plot Keywords:

Coal Miner | Suicide | Escape | Prison | Layoff  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance

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Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ariel - Abgebrannt in Helsinki See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Finnish Film Foundation, Villealfa Filmproduction Oy See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Aki Kaurismäki wrote the script over a weekend. See more »

Quotes

Irmeli Katariina Pihlaja: [Taisto and Irmeli have just been on their first date] What shall we do now?
Taisto Olavi Kasurinen: Let's get married and have a child.
Irmeli Katariina Pihlaja: I already have a child.
Taisto Olavi Kasurinen: That's good. We'll spare some time.
Irmeli Katariina Pihlaja: Are you always so self-confident?
Taisto Olavi Kasurinen: This is the first time.
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Soundtracks

"Valot"
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