Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu

Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu

1962 · 100 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Crime

A man's body is found on Tähtitorninmäki in Helsinki. Palmu starts to investigate the case, but the scandalous newspaper story causes problems for the police.

Directed by Matti Kassila · Written by Kaarlo Nuorvala

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