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Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen (2018): Cast

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Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen is a 2018 music drama directed by Teppo Airaksinen, starring Riku Nieminen as Juice Leskinen, Silmu Ståhlberg and Pekka Strang. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and was made on a reported $1.7 million budget.

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Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Teppo Airaksinen
Genres
Music , Drama
Original language
Finnish
Budget
$1.7M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen About?

The premise of Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen without spoilers.

Juice Leskinen was a celebrated Finnish singer, songwriter, poet, and folk artist, considered the father of Finnish rock lyrics. This film explores the central role of love in his life, portraying how his relationships – both fulfilling and damaging – shaped his artistic journey. It depicts a man of profound sensitivity who experienced intense emotions, leaving a lasting impact on those around him, while also grappling with personal struggles and consequences.

Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • finland
  • musician
  • rock music
  • 1970s
  • rock band
  • lyricist
  • rock 'n' roll
  • love
  • adultery
  • cheating
  • alcoholism
  • 1980s
+38 more
  • pop culture
  • band
  • poet
  • poetry
  • performance
  • song
  • tampere finland
  • funeral
  • burial
  • memorial service
  • university student
  • singer songwriter
  • loss of sibling
  • prosthetic teeth
  • male female relationship
  • song writing
  • gig
  • rock and roll
  • flashback
  • breakup
  • band break up
  • birth of a child
  • baby
  • wedding
  • marriage
  • wedding reception
  • mother son relationship
  • divorce
  • marital trouble
  • fight
  • touring
  • rock musician
  • rock singer
  • health issue
  • alcoholic
  • father daughter relationship
  • hospital
  • cirrhosis of the liver
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Cast & crew

Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen Cast & Characters

Riku Nieminen leads the cast as Juice Leskinen, with Silmu Ståhlberg as Young Juice Leskinen and Pekka Strang as Harri Rinne. Directed by Teppo Airaksinen; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Teppo Airaksinen

More films directed by Teppo Airaksinen: Supercool, The Stick, The Ceiling and Lapland Odyssey 2.

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Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Juice-elokuva” and “A Vida Irregular de Juice Leskinen”.

Also known as
  • Juice-elokuva
  • A Vida Irregular de Juice Leskinen
  • 巨星潦倒录

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Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen?

Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen released?

Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen was released on December 26, 2018.

Who directed Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen?

Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen was directed by Teppo Airaksinen.

More films by Teppo Airaksinen

Who is in the cast of Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen?

Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen stars Riku Nieminen as Juice Leskinen, Silmu Ståhlberg as Young Juice Leskinen and Pekka Strang as Harri Rinne, among 26 credited actors.

What was the budget of Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen?

Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen had a reported budget of $1.7 million.

Does Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen have a post-credit scene?

No. Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen in?

The original language of Ragged Life of Juice Leskinen is Finnish.

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