The Saimaa Gesture(1981)
Saimaa-Ilmiö
The Saimaa Gesture Synopsis
A documentary film about a tour of three Finnish rock bands around Saimaa lake system in a steam boat in 1981. The bands (Juice Leskinen Slam, Eppu Normaali and Hassisen Kone) are shown playing songs in their gigs and, in between, the members give intimate interviews or just act plain silly and have a good time.
The Saimaa Gesture (1981) is a documentary and music film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, released on September 11, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Juice Leskinen, Vesa Sytelä, Safka Pekkonen and Petteri Salminen. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writers:
- Aki Kaurismäki, Mika Kaurismäki
- Producers:
- Mika Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäki
- Cinematographer:
- Lasse Naukkarinen
- Composer:
- Hassisen Kone
- Production:
- Villealfa Filmproductions
- Status:
- Released
The Saimaa Gesture Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Juice Leskinen
Juice Leskinen
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
- Vesa Sytelä
Vesa Sytelä
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
- Safka Pekkonen
Safka Pekkonen
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
- Petteri Salminen
Petteri Salminen
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
- Ila Louenranta
Ila Louenranta
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
- Jari Yliaho
Jari Yliaho
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
Ismo Alanko
as Self - Hassisen Kone
- Jussi Kinnunen
Jussi Kinnunen
as Self - Hassisen Kone
- Reijo Heiskanen
Reijo Heiskanen
as Self - Hassisen Kone
- Harri Kinnunen
Harri Kinnunen
as Self - Hassisen Kone
- Aku Syrjä
Aku Syrjä
as Self - Eppu Normaali
Martti Syrjä
as Self - Eppu Normaali
Key crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, written by Aki Kaurismäki and Mika Kaurismäki, produced by Mika Kaurismäki and Aki Kaurismäki.
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The Saimaa Gesture Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Saimaa Gesture – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Saimaa Gesture online?
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The Saimaa Gesture (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from SF Anytime, Elisa Viihde and Telia Play. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Saimaa Gesture?
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The main cast of The Saimaa Gesture (1981) includes Juice Leskinen, Vesa Sytelä, Safka Pekkonen, Petteri Salminen and Ila Louenranta. The film was directed by Aki Kaurismäki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Saimaa Gesture released?
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The Saimaa Gesture was released on September 11, 1981 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is The Saimaa Gesture worth watching?
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The Saimaa Gesture (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.