Eight Deadly Shots (1972)
Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.
Director: Mikko Niskanen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: September 15, 1972
Cast
- Mikko Niskanen - Pasi
- Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala - Vaimo - Pasi's Wife
- Paavo Pentikäinen - Reiska
- Tauno Paananen - Tauno, "Tanu"
- Elina Liimatainen - Elina, "Ellu"
- Ari Vainiontaus - Ari
- Mauno Argillander - Manu
- Sulo Hokkanen - Sulo Kokki
- Ilmari Piilonen - Riistapäällikkö - gamekeeper
- Yrjö Liehunen - Kauppias - Shopkeeper
Screenplay
Music: Erkki Ertama
Cinematography: Mikko Niskanen, Juhani Voutilainen
Editing: Jörn Donner, Jyrki Rapp
Production: YLE, Käpy-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
based on true story, alcoholism, murder, miniseries, poverty, unemployment, moonshine, finland, 1960s, rural life, police murders
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eight Deadly Shots about?
- Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.
- Who directed Eight Deadly Shots?
- Eight Deadly Shots was directed by Mikko Niskanen.
- Who stars in Eight Deadly Shots?
- Eight Deadly Shots stars Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Paavo Pentikäinen, Tauno Paananen, Elina Liimatainen, Ari Vainiontaus.
- How long is Eight Deadly Shots?
- Eight Deadly Shots has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Eight Deadly Shots?
- Eight Deadly Shots is a Drama film.
- Where was Eight Deadly Shots produced?
- Eight Deadly Shots was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Eight Deadly Shots?
- The themes of Eight Deadly Shots include: Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Social Commentary and Reflection.