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Legend of the Lake Bodom (2006): Cast

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Legend of the Lake Bodom is a 2006 crime film directed by Tapio Piirainen, starring Pekka Huotari as Ilmari Hallanheimo, Pertti Sveholm and Mari Rantasila. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Legend of the Lake Bodom (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Tapio Piirainen
Genre
Crime
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Legend of the Lake Bodom About?

The premise of Legend of the Lake Bodom without spoilers.

Though imagined, the tale is set in a once‑real borderland caught between East and West during the Cold War. On Pentecost morning in 1960, three young people are found murdered on the shores of Lake Bodom, sparking a chilling mystery that intertwines folklore with the era’s geopolitical unrest.

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Cast & crew

Legend of the Lake Bodom Cast & Characters

Pekka Huotari leads the cast as Ilmari Hallanheimo, with Pertti Sveholm as Presidentti Kekkonen and Mari Rantasila as Vieno Asman. Directed by Tapio Piirainen; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Tapio Piirainen

More films directed by Tapio Piirainen: Linnan juhlat, Raid, Poliisin poika and I Hired Two Contract Cleaners.

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Legend of the Lake Bodom FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Legend of the Lake Bodom, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Legend of the Lake Bodom?

Legend of the Lake Bodom runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Legend of the Lake Bodom released?

Legend of the Lake Bodom was released on December 18, 2006.

Who directed Legend of the Lake Bodom?

Legend of the Lake Bodom was directed by Tapio Piirainen.

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Who is in the cast of Legend of the Lake Bodom?

Legend of the Lake Bodom stars Pekka Huotari as Ilmari Hallanheimo, Pertti Sveholm as Presidentti Kekkonen and Mari Rantasila as Vieno Asman, among 23 credited actors.

Does Legend of the Lake Bodom have a post-credit scene?

No. Legend of the Lake Bodom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Legend of the Lake Bodom in?

The original language of Legend of the Lake Bodom is Finnish.

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