Crime and Punishment(1983)
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Crime and Punishment Synopsis
Former student Rahikainen is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Rahikainen struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
Crime and Punishment (1983) is a crime and drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, released on December 2, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Markku Toikka, Aino Seppo, Esko Nikkari and Hannu Lauri. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writers:
- Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aki Kaurismäki, Pauli Pentti
- Producers:
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Cinematographer:
- Timo Salminen
- Composer:
- Pedro Hietanen
- Production:
- Villealfa Filmproductions
- Status:
- Released
Crime and Punishment (1983) Trailer
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Crime and Punishment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Markku Toikka
as Antti Rahikainen
Aino Seppo
as Eeva Laakso
Esko Nikkari
as Inspector Pennanen
Hannu Lauri
as Heinonen
- Olli Tuominen
Olli Tuominen
as Detective Snellman
Matti Pellonpää
as Nikander
- Harri Marstio
Harri Marstio
as Singer in the Restaurant Band
- Pedro Hietanen
Pedro Hietanen
as Pianist of the Restaurant Band
- Hannu Lemola
Hannu Lemola
as Drummer of the Restaurant Band
Kari Sorvali
as Sormunen
Pentti Auer
as Kari Honkanen
Asmo Hurula
as Bartender
Key crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aki Kaurismäki and Pauli Pentti, produced by Mika Kaurismäki.
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Crime and Punishment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 95 ratings.
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Crime and Punishment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crime and Punishment online?
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Crime and Punishment (1983) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Crime and Punishment?
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The main cast of Crime and Punishment (1983) includes Markku Toikka, Aino Seppo, Esko Nikkari, Hannu Lauri and Olli Tuominen. 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 Crime and Punishment released?
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Crime and Punishment was released on December 2, 1983 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Crime and Punishment worth watching?
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Crime and Punishment (1983) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Crime and Punishment?
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