Synnitön lankeemus

Synnitön lankeemus

1943 · 85 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy, Thriller

Timo plays a jealous husband who shoots his wife's lover on stage. The theater director urges the shy young man to gain experience with women and guns before the premiere. Both become familiar when Timo gets caught up in the schemes of his fellow actress Aili and a Russian spy ring.

Directed by Hannu Leminen · Written by Ilmari Unho

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