The Match Factory Girl(1990)
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The Match Factory Girl Synopsis
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
The Match Factory Girl (1990) is a drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, released on January 12, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari and Vesa Vierikko. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 306 ratings.
- Director:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Producers:
- Aki Kaurismäki, Klas Olofsson, Katinka Faragó
- Cinematographer:
- Timo Salminen
- Production:
- Villealfa Filmproductions, Svenska Filminstitutet, Finnkino
- Budget:
- $83,038
- Status:
- Released
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The Match Factory Girl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kati Outinen
as Iris Rukka
Elina Salo
as Mother
Esko Nikkari
as Stepfather
Vesa Vierikko
as Aarne
- Reijo Taipale
Reijo Taipale
as Singer
Silu Seppälä
as Brother
Outi Mäenpää
as Co-Worker
Marja Packalén
as Doctor
- Richard Reitinger
Richard Reitinger
as Man in Bar
- Helka Viljanen
Helka Viljanen
as Clerk
- Kurt Siilas
Kurt Siilas
as Police Officer
- Ismo Keinänen
Ismo Keinänen
as Police Officer
Key crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, written by Aki Kaurismäki, produced by Aki Kaurismäki, Klas Olofsson and Katinka Faragó.
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The Match Factory Girl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 306 ratings.
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The Match Factory Girl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Match Factory Girl online?
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The Match Factory Girl (1990) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Match Factory Girl?
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The main cast of The Match Factory Girl (1990) includes Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Vierikko and Reijo Taipale. 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 Match Factory Girl released?
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The Match Factory Girl was released on January 12, 1990 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is The Match Factory Girl worth watching?
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The Match Factory Girl (1990) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 306 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Match Factory Girl?
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Yes. The official The Match Factory Girl trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.