Pelicanman (2004): Cast & Box Office
Pelicanman is a 2004 family adventure film directed by Liisa Helminen, starring Roni Haarakangas as Emil, Inka Nuorgam and Heikki Kinnunen. It is based on Leena Krohn: Collected Fiction by Leena Krohn. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $919,427 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Liisa Helminen
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Lumifilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pelicanman About?
The premise of Pelicanman without spoilers, adapted from Leena Krohn: Collected Fiction by Leena Krohn.
A curious pelican transforms into a lanky young man, quickly learning to speak through his talent for imitation. He befriends two children, Emil and Elsa, who alone realize that their new neighbor, Mr. Berd, is a bird in a suit. He works at the opera, falls for a ballerina who resembles a bird, and chaos follows when adults learn his true nature.
Pelicanman Cast & Characters
Roni Haarakangas leads the cast as Emil, with Inka Nuorgam as Elsa and Heikki Kinnunen as Postimies. Directed by Liisa Helminen; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Liisa Helminen
- Roni Haarakangas as Emil
- Inka Nuorgam as Elsa
- Heikki Kinnunen as Postimies
- Kari Ketonen as Pelikaanimies
Also Starring in Pelicanman
· 16 more- Jussi Lampi huoltomies
- Ismo Kallio Ovimies
- Björn Andrésen Pianisti
- Jonna Järnefelt Talonrouva
- Kristiina Elstelä Arpojen myyjä
- Seppo Pääkkönen Eläintarhan vartija
- Tommi Raitolehto Emilin isä
- Liisa Mustonen Emilin äiti
- Antti Pääkkönen Eläintarhan vartija
- Katariina Lohiniva Kahvilan pitäjä
- Anu Komsi Diva
- Jorma Uotinen von Rothbart
- Anu Viheriäranta Helena balleriina
- Kiureli Sammallahti Haitarinsoittaja
- Carl-Johan Häggman Rumpali
- Leif Segerstam
More from Liisa Helminen
More films directed by Liisa Helminen: Urpo ja Turpo johtolangan jäljillä and Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä.
Pelicanman Box Office
Pelicanman grossed $919,427 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$919.4K
- International
- $919.4K
Pelicanman Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Pan Pelikán” and “Homem Pelicano”.
- Also known as
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- Pan Pelikán
- Homem Pelicano
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Pelicanman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Pelicanman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pelicanman?
Pelicanman runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Pelicanman released?
Pelicanman was released on December 17, 2004.
Who directed Pelicanman?
Pelicanman was directed by Liisa Helminen.
More films by Liisa Helminen Who is in the cast of Pelicanman?
Pelicanman stars Roni Haarakangas as Emil, Inka Nuorgam as Elsa and Heikki Kinnunen as Postimies, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Pelicanman make at the box office?
Pelicanman grossed $919,427 worldwide.
Is Pelicanman based on a book?
Yes. Pelicanman is adapted from Leena Krohn: Collected Fiction by Leena Krohn.
Does Pelicanman have a post-credit scene?
No. Pelicanman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pelicanman in?
The original language of Pelicanman is Finnish.
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