Ristikon varjossa

1945 1h 36m FI

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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Lauri and Anna are released from prison. They run into trouble when they cannot find work because of their past. Lauri obtains false identity papers, which enable him to get a job at a factory. A dangerous criminal named Asseri begins blackmailing Lauri, who is using the alias "Pentti Tahvana." Lauri's true identity is revealed in connection with the murder of Kaalep, the factory's night watchman.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Edvin Laine
Lauri Haapa 'Pentti Tahvana'
Mervi Järventaus
Anna Kauhto
Yrjö Tuominen
Asseri Tantere
Aku Korhonen
Pekka Kierto
Jalmari Rinne
Hugo Hytönen
Ville Kemppinen
Topo Leistelä
Matti Lehtelä
Kalle Rantala

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Edvin Laine
Writers: Olavi Veistäjä
Languages: Finnish
Countries: Finland

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ERA

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81 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Edvin Laine, shot by Marius Raichi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Heikki Aaltoila. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Armas Vallasvuo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Edvin Laine and Mervi Järventaus and Yrjö Tuominen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0038029 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Edvin Laine directs. Marius Raichi behind the camera. Heikki Aaltoila scores. Armas Vallasvuo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Finland. Dialogue in Finnish.

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181 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Edvin Laine, shot by Marius Raichi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Heikki Aaltoila. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Armas Vallasvuo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Edvin Laine and Mervi Järventaus and Yrjö Tuominen carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0038029 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.