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Calamari Union (1985)

Movie ★ 7.0 81 min

Comedy Drama

A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.

Aki Kaurismäki Writer Aki Kaurismäki Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 8, 1985
Runtime
81 min
Budget
$10,840
IMDb
tt0087020
Country
Studio
Villealfa Filmproductions

Themes

Cast

Timo Eränkö Frank Kari Heiskanen Kari Heiskanen Frank Asmo Hurula Asmo Hurula Frank Sakke Järvenpää Sakke Järvenpää Frank Sakari Kuosmanen Sakari Kuosmanen Frank Armoton Dave Lindholm Man on Beach Mikko Mattila Frank Pate Mustajärvi Pate Mustajärvi Frank Tuomari Nurmio Tuomari Nurmio Cabby Pirkka-Pekka Petelius Pirkka-Pekka Petelius Frank Matti Pellonpää Matti Pellonpää Frank Pertti Sveholm Pertti Sveholm Frank Martti Syrjä Martti Syrjä Frank Pantse Syrjä Frank Markku Toikka Markku Toikka Pekka Mato Valtonen Mato Valtonen Frank Puntti Valtonen Frank Kari Väänänen Kari Väänänen Frank

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Frequently asked questions

What is Calamari Union about?
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
Who directed Calamari Union?
Calamari Union was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Calamari Union?
Calamari Union stars Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula, Sakke Järvenpää.
When was Calamari Union released?
Calamari Union is a 1985 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Calamari Union?
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