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Ariel (1988)

ComedyDramaRomanceCrime
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
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Ariel
7.1
73 min

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageFinnish
Release Date10/21/1988
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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

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