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Calamari Union

68 %|Feb 8, 1985|Comedy, Drama

A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.

Featured Crew

Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
Editor
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Raija Talvio
Editor
Casablanca Vox
Original Music Composer
Aki Kaurismäki
Original Music Composer
Mikko Mattila
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Sakari Kuosmanen
Frank Armoton
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Dave Lindholm
Man on Beach
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Erja Dammert
Woman in Restaurant
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Erkki Haapanen
Subway Driver
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Hannu Lauri
Saastamoinen
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Luis Luna
Gangster
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Marjaana Mykkänen
Woman in Movie Theater / Woman in Car
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Paula Oinonen
Woman in Movie Theater
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Paavo Piskonen
Psychiatrist
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Mari Rantasila
Hotel Servant
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Pekka Sutinen
Hotel Receptionist
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Mikko Vainio
Member of Parliament
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Heikki Ortamo
Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
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Jouko Lumme
Cook (uncredited)
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Aki Kaurismäki
Hearse Driver (uncredited)
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Mikko Lyytikäinen
Businessman (uncredited)
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Harry Päiväläinen
Businessman (uncredited)
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Ilkka Kylävaara
Businessman (uncredited)
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Jyrki Hämäläinen
Businessman (uncredited)
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Mikko Piela
Businessman (uncredited)
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Kari Happonen
Customer (uncredited)
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Tanja Talaskivi
Woman in Audience (uncredited)