Rosso (1985): Cast
Rosso is a 1985 crime drama directed by Mika Kaurismäki, starring Kari Väänänen as Rosso, Mirja Oksanen and Martti Syrjä. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Villealfa Filmproductions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rosso About?
The premise of Rosso without spoilers.
Giancarlo Rosso, a seasoned Sicilian assassin, is dispatched to Finland on a contract to eliminate a precisely identified individual. Upon arriving, he discovers the intended victim is an old lover, thrusting him into a bitter conflict between his professional duty and lingering personal emotions.
Rosso Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- italian mafia
- sicily italy
- italy
- hitman
- mafia hitman
- mob hitman
- road trip
- voice over narration
- fish out of water
- helsinki finland
- flashback
- pizzeria
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- scrapyard
- car journey
- armed robbery
- drunk
- intoxicated
- shot to death
- assassination attempt
- killing a dog
- shooting a dog
- attacked by a dog
- collateral damage
- gravel pit
- cemetery
- graveyard
- burial ground
- burying a dead body
- visiting a grave
- one night stand
- dream sequence
- black and white sequence
- gunshot wound
- bullet wound
- shot in the stomach
- bank robbery
- sent to kill one's ex
- wound
- sicilian
- finland
- ostrobothnia finland
- lost love
- killer
- italian
- italian woman
- italian cook
- italian abroad
- 1980s
- dante
- foreigner
Rosso Cast & Characters
Kari Väänänen leads the cast as Rosso, with Mirja Oksanen as La Raggazza and Martti Syrjä as Martti. Directed by Mika Kaurismäki; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mika Kaurismäki
- Kari Väänänen as Rosso
- Mirja Oksanen as La Raggazza
- Martti Syrjä as Martti
- Chelaf Abdeslam as Asekauppias, il commerciante di armi
Also Starring in Rosso
· 13 more- Pentti Halonen
- Maija-Liisa Majanlahti La cassiera di banca
- Leena Harjupatana Marja, Martin sisar, "Maria"
- Orazio Anelli Il capo
- Arti Filla Marjan isä
- Liisa Kalliomaa Marjan äiti
- Giuseppe Leocata Mafian mies
- Antonio Rosalio Mafian mies
- Giuseppe Rosario Mafian mies
- Tauno Pollari Poliisi
- Walter Benigni Narrator (voice)
- Matti Ahonen
- Jouko Pohjoismäki
More from Mika Kaurismäki
More films directed by Mika Kaurismäki, best-rated first: The Girl King, Long Good Thursday, Hassisen Kone 40 Years After and The Grump: In Search of an Escort.
Cars in Rosso
39 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chrysler Newport and the 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior.
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1970 Chrysler Newport Main role -
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior Important role -
Solifer Suzuki PV 50 Important role -
International Harvester H-65 Minor role
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Rosso FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rosso, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rosso?
Rosso runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Rosso released?
Rosso was released on October 11, 1985.
Who directed Rosso?
Rosso was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
More films by Mika Kaurismäki Who is in the cast of Rosso?
Rosso stars Kari Väänänen as Rosso, Mirja Oksanen as La Raggazza and Martti Syrjä as Martti, among 17 credited actors.
Does Rosso have a post-credit scene?
No. Rosso has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rosso in?
The original language of Rosso is Finnish.
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