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An Unknown Friend (1978)

Movie ★ 4.7 90 min

Crime

The cold and ruthless Bruno is married to Karen. Together they seek out poor and defenseless people offering them life insurance policies. Bruno and Karen make sure that it pays off. A movie about insurance scams. Inspector Susikoski investigates.

Ismo Sajakorpi Writer Matti-Juhani Karila Writer Lars G. Thelestam Writer Lars G. Thelestam Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 20, 1978
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0078426
Country
Language
,
Studio
Filmi-Jatta, Televisio- ja Filmikonsultit Dennis Livson & Co kommandiittiyhtiö

Themes

Cast

Åke Lindman Åke Lindman inspector Olavi Susikoski Bruno O'Ya Bruno O'Ya Bruno Linden Kate O'Mara Kate O'Mara Karen Linden Anne Pohtamo Anne Pohtamo Harriet Berg Nanny Westerlund Lydia Lindström Jukka-Pekka Palo Jukka-Pekka Palo Risto Antero Ahvenainen Risto Mäkelä Risto Mäkelä Unto Åkerblom Pekka Autiovuori Pekka Autiovuori Etsivä Laine Kauko Helovirta Kauko Helovirta Tohtori Oiva Berg Hannu Huuska Tavaratalon vaateosaston myyjä Kaarlo Juurela Toimistovirkailija kirkkoherranvirastossa Leila Itkonen Lydia Lindström Martti Kuningas Martti Kuningas Yömajan valvoja Heidi Krohn Heidi Krohn Yöhoitaja teho-osastolla Martti Kuisma Taksikuski Lauri Leino Yömajan asukki Tiia Louste Tiia Louste Matkatoimistovirkailija Marita Nordberg Marita Nordberg Rappioalkoholisti

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Frequently asked questions

What is An Unknown Friend about?
The cold and ruthless Bruno is married to Karen. Together they seek out poor and defenseless people offering them life insurance policies. Bruno and Karen make sure that it pays off. A movie about insurance scams. Inspector Susikoski investigates.
Who directed An Unknown Friend?
An Unknown Friend was directed by Lars G. Thelestam.
Who stars in An Unknown Friend?
An Unknown Friend stars Åke Lindman, Bruno O'Ya, Kate O'Mara, Anne Pohtamo.
When was An Unknown Friend released?
An Unknown Friend is a 1978 crime film.
Where can I watch An Unknown Friend?
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