The Worthless movie poster

The Worthless

October 15, 1982 1h 59m 6.2/10 (27 votes)

Originally released in 1982. The Worthless is a crime/drama film. directed by Mika Kaurismäki.

Starring Matti Pellonpää, Pirkko Hämäläinen, and Juuso Hirvikangas

Synopsis

Manne, Harri, and Ville Alfa are rootless twenty-somethings in search of purpose for their banal lives. After Manne steals a priceless painting from a group of petty criminals, Manne and Harri flee from the gangsters across Finland, while Ville goes to Paris. On the road they meet Veera, an old girlfriend of Harri's, and try to avoid the gangsters in pursuit.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 15, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (27 votes)
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Language FI Original language
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Country Finland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FI

Production Companies

  • Villealfa Filmproductions
  • Jörn Donner Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Worthless about?

Manne, Harri, and Ville Alfa are rootless twenty-somethings in search of purpose for their banal lives. After Manne steals a priceless painting from a group of petty criminals, Manne and Harri flee...

Who directed The Worthless?

The Worthless was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.

How long is The Worthless?

The Worthless has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was The Worthless released?

The Worthless was released on October 15, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Worthless?

The main cast of The Worthless includes Matti Pellonpää, Pirkko Hämäläinen, Juuso Hirvikangas, Esko Nikkari, Jorma Markkula.