Crime and Punishment
An adaptation of Dostoyevsky's novel, set in modern Helsinki. Slaughterhouse worker Rahikainen murders a man, and is forced to live with the consequences of his actions.
- Rikos ja rangaistus
- Finland 1983
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- Czech
- 91 min.
- Accessible
About
In Helsinki, an ex-law student turned slaughterhouse worker commits a senseless crime that catapults him into loneliness. Only a woman who accidentally arrived at the crime scene wants to follow him, but guilt and the tightening net of the police throw a shadow over their desperate love affair.
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Credits
Director:
Aki Kaurismäki
Based on:
Fjodor Michajlovič Dostojevskij
Screenplay:
Aki Kaurismäki, Pauli Pentti
Cinematography:
Timo Salminen
Music:
Pedro Hietanen
Sound:
Kjell Westman, Mikael Sievers
Editing:
Veikko Aaltonen
Production Design:
Matti Jaaranen
Producer:
Mika Kaurismäki
Costumes:
Marja Uusitalo
Cast:
Markku Toikka, Aino Seppo, Esko Nikkari, Hannu Lauri, Olli Tuominen, Matti Pellonpää, Harri Marstio, Pedro Hietanen, Hannu Lemola, Kari Sorvali
Awards
Jussi Awards
1984 – Aki Kaurismäki (Best Debut Film)
Jussi Awards
1984 – Aki Kaurismäki, Pauli Pentti (Best Screenplay)
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