23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Rakkaus kahleissa
A lock factory worker Pertti would like to marry his girlfriend Verna, but fears they don't have enough money. His brother Martti is a member of a youth gang that is planning a robbery with three other young men. When the boys have to flee at the time of the robbery, Pertti who secretly shadowed them sees an opportunity to solve his money problem.
Top Billed Cast
Åke Lindman Pertti Kuusi
Pentti Siimes Martti Kuusi
Pirjo Vaasti Verna Anttinen
Marjatta Kallio Milja
Eino Kaipainen Haapa
Aimo Hiltunen Jalle
Martti Romppanen Emppa
Veli Palonen Mosse
Pentti Irjala Kustaa Kuusi
Annikki Linnoila Mrs. Kuusi
Eero Kosteikko Boman (uncredited)
Uljas Kandolin Kippura (uncredited)
Jalmari Parikka Night Guard (uncredited)
Arvi Järvinen Worker (uncredited)
Paavo Hukkinen Waiter (uncredited)
Juhani Kumpulainen Caretaker (uncredited)
Vilho Ruuskanen Night Guard (uncredited)
Kauko Kokkonen Laboratory Assistant (uncredited)
Arvo Kuusla Boman's Friend (uncredited)
Heikki Kalliokoski Police Officer (uncredited)
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