Crime and Punishment

Overview

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.

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Top cast

Markku Toikka

Antti Rahikainen

Aino Seppo

Eeva Laakso

Esko Nikkari

Inspector Pennanen

Hannu Lauri

Heinonen

O

Olli Tuominen

Detective Snellman

Matti Pellonpää

Nikander

H

Harri Marstio

Singer in the Restaurant Band

P

Pedro Hietanen

Pianist of the Restaurant Band

H

Hannu Lemola

Drummer of the Restaurant Band

Kari Sorvali

Sormunen

Pentti Auer

Kari Honkanen

Asmo Hurula

Bartender

R

Risto Aaltonen

Painter

T

Tarja Keinänen

Mrs. Pennanen

Tiina Pirhonen

Maid

H

Heljä Angervo

Performer at the Opera (uncredited)

Juuso Hirvikangas

Man at Police Station (uncredited)

J

Jorma Hynninen

Performer at the Opera (uncredited)

K

Kalervo Katajavuori

Police Officer (uncredited)

K

Kari Kuoppa

Performer at the Opera (uncredited)

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