The Saimaa Gesture
Originally released in 1981. The Saimaa Gesture is a documentary/music film. directed by Mika Kaurismäki. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Juice Leskinen, Vesa Sytelä, and Safka Pekkonen
Synopsis
A documentary film about a tour of three Finnish rock bands around Saimaa lake system in a steam boat in 1981. The bands (Juice Leskinen Slam, Eppu Normaali and Hassisen Kone) are shown playing songs in their gigs and, in between, the members give intimate interviews or just act plain silly and have a good time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Juice Leskinen
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
Vesa Sytelä
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
Safka Pekkonen
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
Petteri Salminen
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
Ila Louenranta
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
Jari Yliaho
as Self - Juice Leskinen Slam
Ismo Alanko
as Self - Hassisen Kone
Jussi Kinnunen
as Self - Hassisen Kone
Reijo Heiskanen
as Self - Hassisen Kone
Harri Kinnunen
as Self - Hassisen Kone
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Saimaa Gesture about?
A documentary film about a tour of three Finnish rock bands around Saimaa lake system in a steam boat in 1981. The bands (Juice Leskinen Slam, Eppu Normaali and Hassisen Kone) are shown playing son...
Who directed The Saimaa Gesture?
The Saimaa Gesture was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
How long is The Saimaa Gesture?
The Saimaa Gesture has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was The Saimaa Gesture released?
The Saimaa Gesture was released on September 11, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Saimaa Gesture?
The main cast of The Saimaa Gesture includes Juice Leskinen, Vesa Sytelä, Safka Pekkonen, Petteri Salminen, Ila Louenranta.