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Inspector Palmu’s Error (1960): Cast

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Inspector Palmu’s Error is a 1960 crime comedy directed by Matti Kassila, starring Joel Rinne as Palmu, Esko Salminen and Pentti Irjala. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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Inspector Palmu’s Error (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Matti Kassila
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Inspector Palmu’s Error About?

The premise of Inspector Palmu’s Error without spoilers.

A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.

Inspector Palmu’s Error Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • murder mystery
  • helsinki finland
  • inspector investigation
  • pubic hair
  • woman poisoned
  • money
  • flashback
  • indoor swimming pool
  • witness interview
  • police investigation
  • finnish police
  • finland
+38 more
  • revenge killing
  • book manuscript
  • murder made to look like an accident
  • drunken man
  • nudity
  • female nudity
  • butler
  • full frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • aunt nephew relationship
  • dead body
  • discovering a dead body
  • poisoned to death
  • pet cat
  • feining fainting
  • stolen manuscript
  • stolen cat
  • coal cellar
  • cigar smoking
  • cigarette smoking
  • socialite
  • heiress
  • inspector palmu character
  • first film in series
  • first of series
  • police inspector
  • drunk at work
  • nude photograph
  • false confession
  • manic depression
  • attempted murder
  • bipolar
  • whodunnit mystery
  • intoxication
  • death
  • 1960s
  • police
  • police procedural
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Cast & crew

Inspector Palmu’s Error Cast & Characters

Joel Rinne leads the cast as Palmu, with Esko Salminen as Boy in Pool (uncredited) and Pentti Irjala as Dr. Dahlberg. Directed by Matti Kassila; 32 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Inspector Palmu’s Error

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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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Inspector Palmu’s Error Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Mysteriet Rygseck” and “Kommissar Palmu irrt sich”.

Also known as
  • Mysteriet Rygseck
  • Kommissar Palmu irrt sich
  • Le Mystère Rygseck
  • Mysteriet Rygseck, kommissarie Palmu
  • Ошибка комиссара Палму
  • 神探帕穆的错误

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FAQ

Inspector Palmu’s Error FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Inspector Palmu’s Error?

Inspector Palmu’s Error runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Inspector Palmu’s Error released?

Inspector Palmu’s Error was released on September 9, 1960.

Who directed Inspector Palmu’s Error?

Inspector Palmu’s Error was directed by Matti Kassila.

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Who is in the cast of Inspector Palmu’s Error?

Inspector Palmu’s Error stars Joel Rinne as Palmu, Esko Salminen as Boy in Pool (uncredited) and Pentti Irjala as Dr. Dahlberg, among 32 credited actors.

Does Inspector Palmu’s Error have a post-credit scene?

No. Inspector Palmu’s Error has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Inspector Palmu’s Error in?

The original language of Inspector Palmu’s Error is Finnish.

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