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Inspector Palmu's Error

Original title: Komisario Palmun erehdys
  • 19601960
  • 1h 49m
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7.9/10
1.9K
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Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960)
ComedyCrimeMystery
A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.
IMDb RATING
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1.9K
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  • Director
    • Matti Kassila
  • Writers
    • Matti Kassila(screenplay)
    • Mika Waltari(novel)
  • Stars
    • Joel Rinne
    • Elina Pohjanpää
    • Matti Ranin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Matti Kassila
  • Writers
    • Matti Kassila(screenplay)
    • Mika Waltari(novel)
  • Stars
    • Joel Rinne
    • Elina Pohjanpää
    • Matti Ranin
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    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Matti Ranin, Saara Ranin, and Joel Rinne in Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960)
    Leo Jokela and Matti Ranin in Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960)
    Joel Rinne in Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960)
    Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960)

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    Joel Rinne
    Joel Rinne
    • Palmuas Palmu
    Elina Pohjanpää
    Elina Pohjanpää
    • Irma Vanneas Irma Vanne
    Matti Ranin
    • Toivoas Toivo
    Leo Riuttu
    • K. V. Laihonenas K. V. Laihonen
    Leo Jokela
    Leo Jokela
    • Kokkias Kokki
    Elina Salo
    Elina Salo
    • Airi Rykämöas Airi Rykämö
    Matti Oravisto
    Matti Oravisto
    • Erik Vaaraas Erik Vaara
    Pentti Siimes
    Pentti Siimes
    • Aimo Rykämöas Aimo Rykämö
    Saara Ranin
    • Amalia Rygseckas Amalia Rygseck
    Leevi Kuuranne
    • 'Batler' Veijonenas 'Batler' Veijonen
    Jussi Jurkka
    Jussi Jurkka
    • Bruno Rygseckas Bruno Rygseck
    Aino Mantsas
    • Alli Rygseckas Alli Rygseck
    Arvo Lehesmaa
    • Gunnar Rygseckas Gunnar Rygseck
    Risto Mäkelä
    • Hagertas Hagert
    Toivo Mäkelä
    Toivo Mäkelä
    • Pianistias Pianisti
    Pentti Irjala
    • Dahlbergas Dahlberg
    Irja Rannikko
    • Keittäjätäras Keittäjätär
    Arttu Suuntala
    • Koksiauton kuljettajaas Koksiauton kuljettaja
    • Director
      • Matti Kassila
    • Writers
      • Matti Kassila(screenplay)
      • Mika Waltari(novel)
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    Storyline

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    A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.
    helsinki finlandcattimeframe 1930sinspector investigationlies28 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Matti Kassila's first impression was that the role of Inspector Palmu would be good for Aku Korhonen, but at the time Korhonen was seriously ill and wasn't available.
    • Quotes

      Amalia Rygseck: So you are writer Laihonen! I have read one of your books.

      Writer K V Laihonen: That's very interesting!

      Amalia Rygseck: After reading it I burnt it!

    • Connections
      Featured in Valvovat silmät (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      Silmät tummat kuin yö
      Written by Usko Kemppi
      Performed by Leo Jokela

    User reviews4

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Classic crime!
    Absolutely one of the best black & white films made in Finland, but for sure the best Mika Waltari novel that has been filmed into a motion picture. Even beats The Egyptian(Sinuhe)(laugh). Murderer makes always one mistake and you make a mistake too if you don´t watch this one. Film includes old Helsinki scenes and fabulous actors, very scary + jazzy music score.

    And hey, did you know that loads of hilarious amateur film versions have been made of "Komisario Palmu", inspired by this classic Finnish crime film. Perfect.
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    • Oct 1, 1999

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 1960 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Finland
    • Language
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Inspector Palmu's Mistake
    • Filming locations
      • Helsinki, Finland
    • Production company
      • Suomen Filmiteollisuus
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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