Eight Deadly Shots ( 1972 )

Overview

Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a long flashback examining the events that finally leads to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks gradually deeper and deeper into the poverty, gets into trouble with both police and tax officials while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a true story.

Top Cast

Mikko Niskanen

Pasi

Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala

Vaimo - Pasi's Wife

Paavo Pentikäinen

Reiska

Tauno Paananen

Tauno, "Tanu"

Elina Liimatainen

Elina, "Ellu"

Ari Vainiontaus

Ari

Mauno Argillander

Manu

Sulo Hokkanen

Sulo Kokki

Ilmari Piilonen

Riistapäällikkö - gamekeeper

Yrjö Liehunen

Kauppias - Shopkeeper

Kalle Kellokangas

Kalle

Olavi Tervahartiala

Taisto Kokki

Kaarlo Wilska

Saarnaaja - Preacher