Rally On! (2009)
This rollicking sports comedy from Finnish director Markku Polonen follows the exploits of Seppo 'Sladi' Pesonen, an ex-top-tiered race car driver now reduced to instructing students at a driving school. To relieve the monotony of this undesired career, Pesonen builds "Team Susan," a road rally team based at Pekkarinen's Garage in the Finnish countryside. Soon, Sladi's nephew Luumu arrives from Helsinki and learns of the team, his enthusiasm skyrockets and he hops on board with the assist of mechanic Suko. Yet the men encounter Machiavellian sabotage at the hands of the vile Torppo, the owner of the lot that contains Pekkarinen's Garage, who is determined to interfere with the plans of Team Susan.
Director: Markku Pölönen
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: February 27, 2009
Cast
- Olavi Uusivirta - Lauri 'Luumu' Pesonen
- Laura Birn - Aija
- Peter Franzén - Suko
- Heikki Silvennoinen - Seppo 'Sladi' Pesonen
- Aake Kalliala - Selostaja Patu Takala
- Sakari Kuosmanen - Raimo 'Runki' Pettersson
- Satu Silvo - Sirkku Kyllönen
- Eeva Litmanen - Susa
Screenplay
Music: Vesa Mäkinen
Cinematography: Kari Sohlberg
Editing: Markku Pölönen, Jari Innanen
Production: Suomen Filmiteollisuus SF
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Markku Pölönen
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rally On! about?
- This rollicking sports comedy from Finnish director Markku Polonen follows the exploits of Seppo 'Sladi' Pesonen, an ex-top-tiered race car driver now reduced to instructing students at a driving school. To relieve the monotony of this undesired career, Pesonen builds "Team Susan," a road rally team based at Pekkarinen's Garage in the Finnish countryside. Soon, Sladi's nephew Luumu arrives from Helsinki and learns of the team, his enthusiasm skyrockets and he hops on board with the assist of mechanic Suko. Yet the men encounter Machiavellian sabotage at the hands of the vile Torppo, the owner of the lot that contains Pekkarinen's Garage, who is determined to interfere with the plans of Team Susan.
- Who directed Rally On!?
- Rally On! was directed by Markku Pölönen.
- Who stars in Rally On!?
- Rally On! stars Olavi Uusivirta, Laura Birn, Peter Franzén, Heikki Silvennoinen, Aake Kalliala, Sakari Kuosmanen.
- How long is Rally On!?
- Rally On! has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Rally On!?
- Rally On! is a Comedy film.
- Where was Rally On! produced?
- Rally On! was produced in Finland.