Dirty Hands
A political drama set in the fictional country of Illyria between 1943 and 1945, the story is about the assassination of a leading politician. The country, an ally of Nazi Germany, is on the verge of being annexed to the Eastern Bloc. Kaurismäki's TV adaptation of Jean-Paul Sartre's play Les Mains Sales (Dirty Hands) tells the story of Hugo (Matti Pellonpää) who has just been released from prison. Before going to prison, he has worked as a journalist at his party's newspaper. This timid journalist, who uses the pseudonym Raskolnikov, wants to advance in his career and gets his chance when Hoederer (Sulevi Peltola), the leader of the party, has to be eliminated.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Likaiset kädet
- Genres: TV Movie, Drama
- Release Date: 1989-10-05
- Runtime: 68 minutes
- Rating: 5.3/10 (10 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Sputnik, YLE
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0903
- Languages: Finnish
Cast & Crew
Sulevi Peltola
as Hoederer
Matti Pellonpää
as Hugo Barine
Kati Outinen
as Jessica Barine
Kaija Pakarinen
as Olga
Pertti Sveholm
as Louis
Kari Väänänen
as Ivan
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Slick
Aake Kalliala
as Georges
Esko Nikkari
as Karsky
Hannu Lauri
as Ruhtinas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dirty Hands?▼
Dirty Hands is a TV Movie, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1989-10-05.
Who are the main actors in Dirty Hands?▼
The main cast includes Sulevi Peltola, Matti Pellonpää, Kati Outinen, Kaija Pakarinen, Pertti Sveholm, .
Where can I watch Dirty Hands online?▼
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Is Dirty Hands based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Dirty Hands?▼
Dirty Hands has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10 based on 10 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Dirty Hands?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Dirty Hands?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Sputnik, YLE. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Dirty Hands filmed?▼
Dirty Hands was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Dirty Hands?▼
The total runtime of Dirty Hands is 68 minutes.
Is Dirty Hands suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Dirty Hands?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dirty Hands.
Does Dirty Hands have a post-credit scene?▼
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