Calamari Union(1985)
Calamari Union Synopsis
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
Calamari Union (1985) is a comedy and drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, released on February 8, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula and Sakke Järvenpää. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Producers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Cinematographer:
- Timo Salminen
- Composer:
- Mikko Mattila
- Production:
- Villealfa Filmproductions
- Budget:
- $10,840
- Status:
- Released
Calamari Union (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Calamari Union before you stream it.
Calamari Union Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Timo Eränkö
Timo Eränkö
as Frank
Kari Heiskanen
as Frank
Asmo Hurula
as Frank
Sakke Järvenpää
as Frank
Sakari Kuosmanen
as Frank Armoton
- Dave Lindholm
Dave Lindholm
as Man on Beach
- Mikko Mattila
Mikko Mattila
as Frank
Pate Mustajärvi
as Frank
Tuomari Nurmio
as Cabby
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Frank
Matti Pellonpää
as Frank
Pertti Sveholm
as Frank
Key crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, written by Aki Kaurismäki, produced by Aki Kaurismäki.
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Calamari Union Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 95 ratings.
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Calamari Union – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Calamari Union online?
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Calamari Union (1985) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Calamari Union?
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The main cast of Calamari Union (1985) includes Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula, Sakke Järvenpää and Sakari Kuosmanen. 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 Calamari Union released?
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Calamari Union was released on February 8, 1985 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Calamari Union worth watching?
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Calamari Union (1985) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Calamari Union?
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Yes. The official Calamari Union trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.