Movie

The Saimaa Gesture

★ 7.0(12)19812h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Mika Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäki
Release date: 1981-09-11
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: Finnish
Status: Released
Country: Finland
Studio: Villealfa Filmproductions

About The Saimaa Gesture

The Saimaa Gesture is a 1981 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Mika Kaurismäki and Aki Kaurismäki, starring Juice Leskinen, Vesa Sytelä and Safka Pekkonen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Saimaa Gesture in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Juice Leskinen

Self - Juice Leskinen Slam

Vesa Sytelä

Self - Juice Leskinen Slam

Safka Pekkonen

Self - Juice Leskinen Slam

Petteri Salminen

Self - Juice Leskinen Slam

Ila Louenranta

Self - Juice Leskinen Slam

Jari Yliaho

Self - Juice Leskinen Slam

Ismo Alanko

Self - Hassisen Kone

Jussi Kinnunen

Self - Hassisen Kone

Reijo Heiskanen

Self - Hassisen Kone

Harri Kinnunen

Self - Hassisen Kone

Aku Syrjä

Self - Eppu Normaali

Martti Syrjä

Self - Eppu Normaali

Themes & keywords

cruise shiprock bandmusic tour

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Saimaa Gesture in Mexico?+

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

Is The Saimaa Gesture on Netflix?+

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How long is The Saimaa Gesture?+

The Saimaa Gesture has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in The Saimaa Gesture?+

The Saimaa Gesture stars Juice Leskinen, Vesa Sytelä, Safka Pekkonen, Petteri Salminen and Ila Louenranta.

When did The Saimaa Gesture come out?+

The Saimaa Gesture is a 1981 movie directed by Mika Kaurismäki and Aki Kaurismäki.

What genre is The Saimaa Gesture?+

The Saimaa Gesture is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed The Saimaa Gesture?+

The Saimaa Gesture was directed by Mika Kaurismäki and Aki Kaurismäki.