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Ariel (1988)

ComedyDramaRomanceCrime

A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.

Release Date
October 21, 1988
Runtime
1h 13m
Rating
7.1/10 (373 votes)

Director: Aki Kaurismäki

Cast: Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää, Eetu Hilkamo, Erkki Pajala, Matti Jaaranen, Hannu Viholainen, Jorma Markkula

Production: Villealfa Filmproductions
prisonunderdoghelsinki, finlandfactory workerprisonerfalling in love
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Ariel

Ariel

Comedy
Drama
Romance
Crime
7.1
73 min
1988

A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageFinnish
Release Date10/21/1988
Director & Writers

Directed by

Written by

Produced by

Production Companies
Villealfa Filmproductions

Keywords

prison
underdog
helsinki, finland
factory worker
prisoner
falling in love

Spoken Languages

Finnish

Production Countries

Finland

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Cast

Turo Pajala

as Taisto Kasurinen

SH

Susanna Haavisto

as Irmeli Pihlaja

Matti Pellonpää

as Mikkonen

EH

Eetu Hilkamo

as Riku

EP

Erkki Pajala

as Miner

MJ

Matti Jaaranen

as Mugger

HV

Hannu Viholainen

as Accomplice

Jorma Markkula

as Tallyman

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ariel about?▾

A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.

How long is Ariel?▾

1h 13m

When was Ariel released?▾

October 21, 1988

Who directed Ariel?▾

Aki Kaurismäki

Who stars in Ariel?▾

Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää

What genre is Ariel?▾

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Crime

Is Ariel available to stream?▾

Yes, on Criterion Channel