Karvat

Karvat

1974 · 104 min · ★ 4.4 · Comedy, Crime

A middle-aged man becomes deeply involved with the affairs and criminal connections of a mysterious girl.

Directed by Seppo Huunonen · Written by Seppo Huunonen

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Mikko Majanlahti Pekka Halme
Arja Virtanen Maria Virkola
Pauli Virtanen Eero Melanen
Eeki Mantere Kala Korpela
Eeva Varjonen Marjatta Halme
Ari Määttänen Manu
Mauno Blomqvist Gangster
Teuvo Hakulinen Koskinen
Pikku-Kalle Hydén Gangster
Krista Sihvo Kamrakas
Pirjo Bergström Irma Melanen
Ritva Oksanen Laulaja yökerhossa

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