Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men (2012)
The body of a young woman whose heart has been ripped out of her chest is found in a remote are in Finland. The finder of the body, a dismissed pastor, hires private investigator Jussi Vares to investigate the crime. Vares uncovers a criminal ring involved in extortion, religious scams, exploitation of minors and stock market speculation.
Director: Anders Engström
Genre: Crime, Action
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 6, 2012
Cast
- Antti Reini - Jussi Vares
- Peter Franzén - Taisto Raappana
- Aake Kalliala - Paskamantteli
- Merja Larivaara - Elisabeth Raappana
- Petteri Summanen - Konstaapeli Larva
- Markku Maalismaa - Pastori Hukkanen
- Tomi Salmela - Peitsara
- Kari-Pekka Toivonen - Sulo Hento
- Pekka Huotari - Kalle Riutta
- Jarmo Mäkinen - Juhana Sulander
Screenplay
- Reijo Mäki (Novel)
- Mika Karttunen (Screenplay)
Music: Samuli Laiho, DJ Slow
Cinematography: Jari Mutikainen
Editing: Anders Engström
Production: Solar Films
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood
Keywords
infidelity, suicide, sexual abuse, based on novel or book, alcohol, violence against women, sexual violence, murder, religion, preacher, private detective, religious cult, finland, religious community
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men about?
- The body of a young woman whose heart has been ripped out of her chest is found in a remote are in Finland. The finder of the body, a dismissed pastor, hires private investigator Jussi Vares to investigate the crime. Vares uncovers a criminal ring involved in extortion, religious scams, exploitation of minors and stock market speculation.
- Who directed Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men?
- Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men was directed by Anders Engström.
- Who stars in Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men?
- Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men stars Antti Reini, Peter Franzén, Aake Kalliala, Merja Larivaara, Petteri Summanen, Markku Maalismaa.
- How long is Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men?
- Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men?
- Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men is a Crime, Action film.
- Where was Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men produced?
- Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men?
- The themes of Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men include: Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood.