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Cast
Antti Reini
as Jussi Vares
Peter Franzén
as Taisto Raappana
Aake Kalliala
as Paskamantteli
Merja Larivaara
as Elisabeth Raappana
Petteri Summanen
as Konstaapeli Larva
Markku Maalismaa
as Pastori Hukkanen
Tomi Salmela
as Peitsara
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
as Sulo Hento
Pekka Huotari
as Kalle Riutta
Jarmo Mäkinen
as Juhana Sulander
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Action
Votes26
DirectorAnders Engström
WritersMika Karttunen
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsVares: The Path of the Righteous Men
About Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men
The body of a young woman whose heart has been ripped out of her chest is found in a remote are in Finland. The finder of the body, a dismissed pastor, hires private investigator Jussi Vares to investigate the crime. Vares uncovers a criminal ring involved in extortion, religious scams, exploitation of minors and stock market speculation.
Directed by Anders Engström, Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men leans on a strong ensemble — Antti Reini, Peter Franzén, Aake Kalliala — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2012.
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