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Cast
Regina Linnanheimo
as Eeva Isokari 'Veera Puranen'
Eija Karipää
as Riitta
Tauno Majuri
as Lauri Isokari
Kurt Ingvall
as Kristian
Irja Rannikko
as Leena (uncredited)
Oiva Sala
as Pekka (uncredited)
Kaisu Leppänen
as Lyyli (uncredited)
Martti Petsola
as Kari Isokari (uncredited)
Paavo Jännes
as (uncredited)
Elli Ylimaa
as Kristian's Mother (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes9
DirectorTeuvo Tulio
WritersRegina Linnanheimo
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRikollinen nainen
About Rikollinen nainen
Eeva Isokari flees her home from the jealousy of her husband, judge Lauri. The next day, a body is found on the railway tracks. Lauri thinks his wife is dead. The woman, who has lost her memory, has ended up in a prison run by her husband. Known in english as A Woman of Crime.
Directed by Teuvo Tulio, Rikollinen nainen leans on a strong ensemble — Regina Linnanheimo, Eija Karipää, Tauno Majuri — 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 drama titles of 1952.
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