Calamari Union
Originally released in 1985. Calamari Union is a comedy/drama film. directed by Aki Kaurismäki. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, and Asmo Hurula
Synopsis
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (84 votes)
Budget
$10.8K
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $10,840
Production Companies
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calamari Union about?
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of...
Who directed Calamari Union?
Calamari Union was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
How long is Calamari Union?
Calamari Union has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Calamari Union released?
Calamari Union was released on February 8, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Calamari Union?
The main cast of Calamari Union includes Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula, Sakke Järvenpää, Sakari Kuosmanen.