The Classic
2001, Finnish. Directed by Kari Väänänen.
A self-loving fictional autobiography of author Kari Hotakainen.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kari VäänänenDirector
- Martti SuosaloKari Hotakainen
- Janne HyytiäinenPertti 'Pera' Kiilapää
- Matti OnnismaaKartio
- Pertti SveholmVikström
- Arvi LindArvi Lind
- Susanna RoineTiia
- Niko SaarelaCop #1
- Pekka HuotariReporter of YLE
- Vesa VierikkoLauri Nikander
- Risto KaskilahtiEsko Kummola
- Jari NissinenCop #2
- Konsta MäkeläCop #3
Details
- Released
- 23 February 2001
- Original title
- Klassikko
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Kari Väänänen
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What The Classic is based on
The Classic is adapted from a novel.
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How long is The Classic?
The Classic runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Classic have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Classic on?
The Classic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 February 2001. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Classic?
If you liked The Classic, try For the Matches, Taking Care of Business, Iliza Shlesinger: War Paint.
Who directed The Classic?
The Classic (2001) was directed by Kari Väänänen and stars Martti Suosalo, Janne Hyytiäinen, Matti Onnismaa.
What is The Classic based on?
The Classic is adapted from a novel.