An Unknown Friend
1978, Finnish. Directed by Lars G. Thelestam.
The cold and ruthless Bruno is married to Karen. Together they seek out poor and defenseless people offering them life insurance policies. Bruno and Karen make sure that it pays off. A movie about insurance scams. Inspector Susikoski investigates.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lars G. ThelestamDirector
- Åke Lindmaninspector Olavi Susikoski
- Bruno O'YaBruno Linden
- Kate O'MaraKaren Linden
- Anne PohtamoHarriet Berg
- Nanny WesterlundLydia Lindström
- Jukka-Pekka PaloRisto Antero Ahvenainen
- Risto MäkeläUnto Åkerblom
- Pekka AutiovuoriEtsivä Laine
- Kauko HelovirtaTohtori Oiva Berg
- Hannu HuuskaTavaratalon vaateosaston myyjä
- Kaarlo JuurelaToimistovirkailija kirkkoherranvirastossa
- Leila ItkonenLydia Lindström
Details
- Released
- 20 January 1978
- Original title
- Tuntematon ystävä
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Matti-Juhani Karila, Ismo Sajakorpi, Lars G. Thelestam
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An Unknown Friend runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is An Unknown Friend on?
An Unknown Friend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 January 1978. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Unknown Friend?
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Who directed An Unknown Friend?
An Unknown Friend (1978) was directed by Lars G. Thelestam and stars Åke Lindman, Bruno O'Ya, Kate O'Mara.