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For the Matches

For the Matches

In Eastern Finland, in Liperi to be exact, Anna-Liisa Ihalainen asks her husband Antti to get some matches from the Ihalainen household. Unfortunately that trip takes a little longer than expected...

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Tulitikkuja lainaamassa
  • Genres: Comedy, Adventure, History
  • Release Date: 1980-10-12
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (37 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Mosfilm, Suomi-Filmi
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.4311
  • Languages: Finnish

Cast & Crew

Evgeni Leonov

Evgeni Leonov

as Antti Ihalainen

Vyacheslav Nevinnyy

Vyacheslav Nevinnyy

as Jussi Vatanen

Rita Polster

Rita Polster

as Anna-Liisa Ihalainen

Ritva Valkama

Ritva Valkama

as Miina Sormunen

Georgiy Vitsin

Georgiy Vitsin

as Tahvo Kenonen

Galina Polskikh

Galina Polskikh

as Kaisa Karhutar

Kauko Helovirta

Kauko Helovirta

as Constable Torvelainen

Leo Lastumäki

Leo Lastumäki

as Mulon Partanen

Pekka Autiovuori

Pekka Autiovuori

as Turtiainen

Olavi Ahonen

Olavi Ahonen

as Ville Huttunen

Gallery

Movie scene

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is For the Matches?

For the Matches is a Comedy, Adventure, History movie directed by . It was released on 1980-10-12.

Who are the main actors in For the Matches?

The main cast includes Evgeni Leonov, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy, Rita Polster, Ritva Valkama, Georgiy Vitsin, .

Where can I watch For the Matches online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if For the Matches is available.

Is For the Matches based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of For the Matches?

For the Matches has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 37 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of For the Matches?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for For the Matches?

The soundtrack was composed by Mosfilm, Suomi-Filmi. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was For the Matches filmed?

For the Matches was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is For the Matches?

The total runtime of For the Matches is 100 minutes.

Is For the Matches suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to For the Matches?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to For the Matches.

Does For the Matches have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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