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An Unknown Friend

An Unknown Friend

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An Unknown Friend

1978

1h 30m

4.7(7 votes)

Crime

Overview

The cold and ruthless Bruno is married to Karen. Together they seek out poor and defenseless people offering them life insurance policies. Bruno and Karen make sure that it pays off. A movie about insurance scams. Inspector Susikoski investigates.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Åke Lindman

Åke Lindman

inspector Olavi Susikoski

Bruno O'Ya

Bruno O'Ya

Bruno Linden

Kate O'Mara

Kate O'Mara

Karen Linden

Anne Pohtamo

Anne Pohtamo

Harriet Berg

Nanny Westerlund

Lydia Lindström

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Risto Antero Ahvenainen

Risto Mäkelä

Risto Mäkelä

Unto Åkerblom

Pekka Autiovuori

Pekka Autiovuori

Etsivä Laine

Kauko Helovirta

Kauko Helovirta

Tohtori Oiva Berg

Hannu Huuska

Tavaratalon vaateosaston myyjä

Creative team

Directed by: Lars G. Thelestam
Written by: Ismo Sajakorpi
Matti-Juhani Karila
Produced by: Pentti Helanne

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