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Cast
Paavo Piskonen
as The King
Susanna Haavisto
as Caroline the Cheerful
Harri Nikkonen
as The Prime Minister
Kati Outinen
as Caroline Mare's Mane
Riitta Havukainen
as Anne the Stripper
Kylli Köngäs
as Anne the Thief
Lasse Pöysti
as The Stablemaster
Kalevi Kahra
as King of Bohemia
Matti Pellonpää
as Earless Man
Markku Toikka
as Young Knight
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1986
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, History
Votes6
DirectorAnssi Mänttäri
WritersPaavo Haavikko, Anssi Mänttäri, Heikki Katajisto
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKuningas lähtee Ranskaan
About Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan
A new ice age is coming to England. All energy sources have been depleted and despair is taking over the earth. The young king decides to use his last trump card before his power collapses and anarchy reigns over the island kingdom.
Directed by Anssi Mänttäri, Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan leans on a strong ensemble — Paavo Piskonen, Susanna Haavisto, Harri Nikkonen — 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 1986.
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