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Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961): Cast

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Gas, Inspector Palmu! is a 1961 crime comedy directed by Matti Kassila, starring Joel Rinne as Palmu, Leo Jokela and Matti Ranin. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Matti Kassila
Genres
Crime , Comedy
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gas, Inspector Palmu! About?

The premise of Gas, Inspector Palmu! without spoilers.

A wealthy widow is found dead in her Helsinki apartment from gas poisoning. Though initially called an accident, Inspector Palmu spots a fatal mistake by the killer. Palmu, his assistant Kokki and colleague Virta investigate who entered through the balcony, opened the gas tap and caused the leak while Mrs. Skrof slept. They gather evidence and assess suspects.

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Cast & crew

Gas, Inspector Palmu! Cast & Characters

Joel Rinne leads the cast as Palmu, with Leo Jokela as Väinö Kokki and Matti Ranin as Toivo Virta. Directed by Matti Kassila; 39 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Matti Kassila

More films directed by Matti Kassila: Kaikki pelissä, Farewell, Mr. President, Niskavuori and Natalia.

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Details

Gas, Inspector Palmu! Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Миллионы вдовы Скроф” and “Kaasua komisario Palmu”.

Also known as
  • Миллионы вдовы Скроф
  • Kaasua komisario Palmu
  • Прибавь газу, комиссар Пальму!
  • Vem mördade fru Skrof?

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Gas, Inspector Palmu! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gas, Inspector Palmu!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gas, Inspector Palmu!?

Gas, Inspector Palmu! runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Gas, Inspector Palmu! released?

Gas, Inspector Palmu! was released on September 15, 1961.

Who directed Gas, Inspector Palmu!?

Gas, Inspector Palmu! was directed by Matti Kassila.

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Who is in the cast of Gas, Inspector Palmu!?

Gas, Inspector Palmu! stars Joel Rinne as Palmu, Leo Jokela as Väinö Kokki and Matti Ranin as Toivo Virta, among 39 credited actors.

Does Gas, Inspector Palmu! have a post-credit scene?

No. Gas, Inspector Palmu! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gas, Inspector Palmu! in?

The original language of Gas, Inspector Palmu! is Finnish.

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