The Match Factory Girl
Originally released in 1990. The Match Factory Girl is a drama film. directed by Aki Kaurismäki. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, and Esko Nikkari
Synopsis
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 12, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (284 votes)
Budget
$83K
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $83,038
Production Companies
- Villealfa Filmproductions
- Svenska Filminstitutet
- Finnkino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Match Factory Girl about?
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by ...
Who directed The Match Factory Girl?
The Match Factory Girl was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
How long is The Match Factory Girl?
The Match Factory Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Match Factory Girl released?
The Match Factory Girl was released on January 12, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Match Factory Girl?
The main cast of The Match Factory Girl includes Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Vierikko, Reijo Taipale.
Is The Match Factory Girl worth watching?
The Match Factory Girl has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 284 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.