Inspector Palmu's Error
1960, Finnish. Directed by Matti Kassila.
A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
- Check local
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Cast & crew
- Matti KassilaDirector
- Joel RinnePalmu
- Elina PohjanpääIrma Vanne
- Matti RaninToivo Virta
- Leo RiuttuK.V. Laihonen
- Leo JokelaVäinö Kokki
- Elina SaloAiri Rykämö
- Matti OravistoErik Vaara
- Pentti SiimesAimo Rykämö
- Saara RaninAmalia Rygseck
- Leevi Kuuranne'Batler' Veijonen
- Jussi JurkkaBruno Rygseck
- Aino MantsasAlli Rygseck
Details
- Released
- 9 September 1960
- Original title
- Komisario Palmun erehdys
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Matti Kassila
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What Inspector Palmu's Error is based on
Inspector Palmu's Error is based on Inspector Palmu's Mistake, a 1940 novel by Mika Waltari.
Novel · 1940
Inspector Palmu's Mistake
By Mika Waltari
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Inspector Palmu's Error: quick answers
What comes after Inspector Palmu's Error?
Next in the series: Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961), Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu (1962), and Vodkaa, komisario Palmu (1969).
Is Inspector Palmu's Error worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Inspector Palmu's Error?
Inspector Palmu's Error runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Inspector Palmu's Error have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Inspector Palmu's Error. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Inspector Palmu's Error parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Inspector Palmu's Error on?
Inspector Palmu's Error isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 September 1960. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Inspector Palmu's Error?
If you liked Inspector Palmu's Error, try Accident Man, 2 Guns, Married to the Mob.
Who directed Inspector Palmu's Error?
Inspector Palmu's Error (1960) was directed by Matti Kassila and stars Joel Rinne, Elina Pohjanpää, Matti Ranin.
What is Inspector Palmu's Error based on?
Inspector Palmu's Error is based on Inspector Palmu's Mistake, a 1940 novel by Mika Waltari.