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The Doublecross (1988)
Petos (original title)

Crime  -   18 March 1988 (Finland)
5.9
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Easy-paced, semi-comedic story based on actual events, "the first American-style post office robbery in Finland"... See full summary »

Director:

Taavi Kassila

Writers:

Taavi Kassila, Jussi Kylätasku (play)

Stars:

Paavo Pentikäinen, Eeva Litmanen and Martti Tschokkinen
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paavo Pentikäinen Paavo Pentikäinen ...
Tuure Hilarius Ruokonen
Eeva Litmanen Eeva Litmanen ...
Aila Kantola
Martti Tschokkinen Martti Tschokkinen ...
Detective
Carl-Kristian Rundman Carl-Kristian Rundman ...
Policeman
Pekka Räty Pekka Räty ...
Sulo Johannes Järnberg, "Suti"
Harri Hyttinen Harri Hyttinen ...
Erkki Uolevi Lahti, "Dynamiitti-Lahti", "Tyny"
Jarkko Rantanen Jarkko Rantanen ...
Jori Hellström, "Humu"
Erkki Saarela Erkki Saarela ...
Ivar Sund
Olavi Ahonen Olavi Ahonen ...
Head of post office
Liisamaija Laaksonen Liisamaija Laaksonen ...
Kaarin Forssell, bank manager
Maija Leino Maija Leino ...
Hellström's wife
Paavo Liski Paavo Liski ...
Eero Näre
Raili Tiensuu Raili Tiensuu ...
Ester Näre
Esa Suvilehto Esa Suvilehto ...
Attendant of pig house
Elina Salo Elina Salo ...
Cashier of the post office
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Storyline

Easy-paced, semi-comedic story based on actual events, "the first American-style post office robbery in Finland". In the mid-1950s, a gangster quartet led by Hilarius Ruokonen splits up and goes hiding after their heist, only to be found by the police one after another. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Gangster | Heist | Bank | 1950s  | See more »

Genres:

Crime

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Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Taavi Kassilan Petos See more »

Box Office

Budget:

FIM 4,687,693 (estimated)
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Company Credits

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National Filmi Oy See more »
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Tuure Hilarius Ruokonen: I only rob from banks and big companies!
Kaarin Forssell, bank manager: You just stole all my cash.
Tuure Hilarius Ruokonen: That was a mistake.
[returns the money he stole]
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Soundtracks

"Sulle salaisuuden kertoa mä voisin"
Composed by George de Godzinsky
Lyrics by Eine Laine
Arranged by George de Godzinsky
Performed by Harmony Sisters See more »