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Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle (1986): Cast & Plot

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Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle is a 1986 comedy directed by Ere Kokkonen, starring Vesa-Matti Loiri as Uuno Turhapuro, Marjatta Raita and Olavi Ahonen. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Ere Kokkonen
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
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The story

What Is Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle About?

The premise of Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When councillor Tuura, Uuno’s father‑in‑law, moves to the countryside with his wife and daughter Elisabeth, he discovers his mansion sits on the planned route of a new road. Uuno follows them and, seeing the dilemma, becomes involved as Tuura fiercely tries to stop the construction.

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle Themes & Keywords

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  • daughter
  • wife
  • eleventh part
  • son in law
  • social climber
  • marriage for money
  • laziness
  • gadget
  • fortune hunter
  • father in law
  • city country contrast
  • sequel
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Cast & crew

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle Cast & Characters

Vesa-Matti Loiri leads the cast as Uuno Turhapuro, with Marjatta Raita as Elisabeth Turhapuro and Olavi Ahonen as Hugo Turhapuro. Directed by Ere Kokkonen; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ere Kokkonen

More films directed by Ere Kokkonen: Uuno Turhapuro – This Is My Life, Kymmenen riivinrautaa, Hurmaava joukkoitsemurha and Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro pisnismies.

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Plot

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle Plot Summary

What happens in Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Uuno Turhapuro [Vesa-Matti Loiri] finds himself in the middle of yet another family upheaval when his father-in-law, Councillor Tuura [Tapio Hämäläinen], decides to移 relocate to the countryside with his wife and Elisabeth, without telling Uuno. In a bid to salvage his own marriage, Uuno schemes to spend a week away from home, hoping a little distance will help, but he returns bearing flowers only to discover that his wife Elisabeth Turhapuro [Marjatta Raita] has already moved out. A note left in the refrigerator—written by Tuura—makes Uuno realize that the rift within the family runs deeper than he thought, and the stage is set for a comedy of misunderstandings that will pull him into a new country life.

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Cars in Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle

20 cars on screen, including the 1985 Bedford TL and the Iveco Daily.

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  • 1985 Bedford TL in Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle 1985 Bedford TL Important role
  • Iveco Daily in Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle Iveco Daily Important role
  • 1984 Nissan Cedric in Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle 1984 Nissan Cedric Important role
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Details

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Uuno Turhapuro flyttar till landet” and “Numbskull Emptybrook Back in the Country”.

Also known as
  • Uuno Turhapuro flyttar till landet
  • Numbskull Emptybrook Back in the Country

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Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle?

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle released?

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle was released on August 29, 1986.

Who directed Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle?

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle was directed by Ere Kokkonen.

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Who is in the cast of Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle?

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle stars Vesa-Matti Loiri as Uuno Turhapuro, Marjatta Raita as Elisabeth Turhapuro and Olavi Ahonen as Hugo Turhapuro, among 27 credited actors.

Does Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle have a post-credit scene?

No. Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle in?

The original language of Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle is Finnish.

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