HELLSINKI
synopsis
The story of Gypsy Kari, Arska, Bisquit, Uki and a bunch of other bad boys and criminals. Their memorable and unscrupulous journey from crime and poverty to becoming respectable citizens, going to jail—or dying too young. The wrong side of the law is seen through the eyes of Koistinen, a local police officer.
Based on an interview novel ("Rööperi – The years of crime 1955 – 2005"), written by Harri Nykänen and Tom Sjöberg.
| international title: | Hellsinki |
| original title: | Rööperi |
| country: | Finland |
| year: | 2009 |
| genre: | fiction |
| directed by: | Aleksi Mäkelä |
| release date: | FI 09/01/2009 |
| screenplay: | Marko Leino |
| cast: | Samuli Edelmann, Peter Franzén, Pihla Viitala, Kari Hietalahti, Juha Veijonen, Jasper Pääkkönen, Pekka Valkeejärvi, Hiski Grönstrand |
| cinematography by: | Pini Hellstedt |
| film editing: | Kimmo Taavila |
| art director: | Pirjo Rossi |
| costumes designer: | Tiina Kaukanen |
| music: | Kalle Chydenius |
| producer: | Markus Selin, Jukka Helle |
| production: | Solar Films Inc. Oy |
| distributor: | Nordisk Film AB |
