Movie

Eight Deadly Shots

★ 7.7(20)19722h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Mikko Niskanen
Release date: 1972-09-15
Runtime: 2h 25m
Language: Finnish
Status: Released
Country: Finland
Studio: YLE

Eight Deadly Shots — trailer

About Eight Deadly Shots

Eight Deadly Shots is a 1972 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mikko Niskanen, starring Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala and Paavo Pentikäinen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Eight Deadly Shots in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.

Cast

Mikko Niskanen

Pasi

Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala

Vaimo - Pasi's Wife

Paavo Pentikäinen

Reiska

Tauno Paananen

Tauno, "Tanu"

Elina Liimatainen

Elina, "Ellu"

Ari Vainiontaus

Ari

Mauno Argillander

Manu

Sulo Hokkanen

Sulo Kokki

Ilmari Piilonen

Riistapäällikkö - gamekeeper

Yrjö Liehunen

Kauppias - Shopkeeper

Kalle Kellokangas

Kalle

Olavi Tervahartiala

Taisto Kokki

Themes & keywords

based on true storyalcoholismmurderminiseriespovertyunemploymentmoonshinefinland1960srural lifepolice murders

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Eight Deadly Shots in Mexico?+

Eight Deadly Shots is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Eight Deadly Shots on Netflix?+

Eight Deadly Shots is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Eight Deadly Shots?+

Eight Deadly Shots has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

Who stars in Eight Deadly Shots?+

Eight Deadly Shots stars Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Paavo Pentikäinen, Tauno Paananen and Elina Liimatainen.

When did Eight Deadly Shots come out?+

Eight Deadly Shots is a 1972 movie directed by Mikko Niskanen.

What genre is Eight Deadly Shots?+

Eight Deadly Shots is Drama film.

Who directed Eight Deadly Shots?+

Eight Deadly Shots was directed by Mikko Niskanen.