For the Matches(1980)
Tulitikkuja lainaamassa
For the Matches Synopsis
In Eastern Finland, in Liperi to be exact, Anna-Liisa Ihalainen asks her husband Antti to get some matches from the Ihalainen household. Unfortunately that trip takes a little longer than expected...
For the Matches (1980) is a comedy, adventure and history film directed by Risto Orko, released on January 18, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Evgeni Leonov, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy, Rita Polster and Ritva Valkama. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Risto Orko
- Writers:
- Risto Orko, Vladlen Bakhnov, Yury Entin
- Cinematographer:
- Sergei Poluyanov
- Composer:
- Aleksandr Zatsepin
- Production:
- Mosfilm, Suomi-Filmi
- Status:
- Released
For the Matches Cast & Crew
Main cast
Evgeni Leonov
as Antti Ihalainen
Vyacheslav Nevinnyy
as Jussi Vatanen
Rita Polster
as Anna-Liisa Ihalainen
Ritva Valkama
as Miina Sormunen
Georgiy Vitsin
as Tahvo Kenonen
Galina Polskikh
as Kaisa Karhutar
Kauko Helovirta
as Constable Torvelainen
Leo Lastumäki
as Mulon Partanen
Pekka Autiovuori
as Turtiainen
Olavi Ahonen
as Ville Huttunen
Sergei Filippov
as Hyvärinen
Nina Grebeshkova
as Hyvärinen's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Risto Orko, written by Risto Orko, Vladlen Bakhnov and Yury Entin.
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For the Matches Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 40 ratings.
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For the Matches – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For the Matches online?
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For the Matches (1980) is available to stream on Ivi, and to rent or buy from Ivi. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in For the Matches?
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The main cast of For the Matches (1980) includes Evgeni Leonov, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy, Rita Polster, Ritva Valkama and Georgiy Vitsin. The film was directed by Risto Orko. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For the Matches released?
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For the Matches was released on January 18, 1980 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is For the Matches worth watching?
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For the Matches (1980) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.