Eight Deadly Shots(1972)
Kahdeksan surmanluotia
Eight Deadly Shots Synopsis
Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.
Eight Deadly Shots (1972) is a drama film directed by Mikko Niskanen, released on September 15, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Paavo Pentikäinen and Tauno Paananen. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikko Niskanen
- Writers:
- Mikko Niskanen
- Producers:
- Mikko Niskanen
- Cinematographer:
- Mikko Niskanen
- Composer:
- Erkki Ertama
- Production:
- YLE, Käpy-Filmi
- Status:
- Released
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Eight Deadly Shots Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mikko Niskanen
as Pasi
Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala
as Vaimo - Pasi's Wife
Paavo Pentikäinen
as Reiska
- Tauno Paananen
Tauno Paananen
as Tauno, "Tanu"
- Elina Liimatainen
Elina Liimatainen
as Elina, "Ellu"
- Ari Vainiontaus
Ari Vainiontaus
as Ari
- Mauno Argillander
Mauno Argillander
as Manu
- Sulo Hokkanen
Sulo Hokkanen
as Sulo Kokki
- Ilmari Piilonen
Ilmari Piilonen
as Riistapäällikkö - gamekeeper
- Yrjö Liehunen
Yrjö Liehunen
as Kauppias - Shopkeeper
- Kalle Kellokangas
Kalle Kellokangas
as Kalle
- Olavi Tervahartiala
Olavi Tervahartiala
as Taisto Kokki
Key crew
Directed by Mikko Niskanen, written by Mikko Niskanen, produced by Mikko Niskanen.
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Eight Deadly Shots Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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Who stars in Eight Deadly Shots?
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The main cast of Eight Deadly Shots (1972) includes Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Paavo Pentikäinen, Tauno Paananen and Elina Liimatainen. The film was directed by Mikko Niskanen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eight Deadly Shots released?
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Eight Deadly Shots was released on September 15, 1972 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Eight Deadly Shots worth watching?
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Eight Deadly Shots (1972) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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