The Liar
Originally released in 1981. The Liar is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mika Kaurismäki. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aki Kaurismäki, Pirkko Hämäläinen, and Juuso Hirvikangas
Synopsis
Talkative, hyperactive young drifter Ville Alfa goes around Helsinki, basically trying to borrow money from friends and strangers by means of an incessant delivery of quirky and snappy quasi-intellectual lines and fabricated excuses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (17 votes)
Budget
$27.6K
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Aki Kaurismäki
as Ville Alfa
Pirkko Hämäläinen
as Tuula
Juuso Hirvikangas
as Juuso
Matti Pellonpää
as Fan of Chandler
Lars Lindberg
as Harri
Mikko Mattila
as Fan of Hemingway
Eija Vilpas
as Woman at Bar Counter
Markku Peltola
as Ball thrower in Mermaid Hall
Mikko Kivinen
as Sturdy Ball Thrower in Mermaid Hall
Juice Leskinen
as Himself
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $27,630
Production Companies
- Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Liar about?
Talkative, hyperactive young drifter Ville Alfa goes around Helsinki, basically trying to borrow money from friends and strangers by means of an incessant delivery of quirky and snappy quasi-intell...
Who directed The Liar?
The Liar was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
How long is The Liar?
The Liar has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was The Liar released?
The Liar was released on February 27, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Liar?
The main cast of The Liar includes Aki Kaurismäki, Pirkko Hämäläinen, Juuso Hirvikangas, Matti Pellonpää, Lars Lindberg.