Zombie and the Ghost Train
Originally released in 1991. Zombie and the Ghost Train is a drama/comedy film. directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
Starring Silu Seppälä, Marjo Leinonen, and Matti Pellonpää
Synopsis
Antti "Zombie" Autiomaa does two things well: play the bass guitar and drink. After several months' sleeping on the streets of Istanbul, he returns to Helsinki where he's called into the army but discharged on mental health grounds after adding turpentine to the officers' soup. Zombie lives bleary-eyed in an apartment off his parents' house where his lonely, unemployed father suffers from heart disease. His girl-friend Marjo has taken up with a hairdresser but comes back to Zombie. His friend Harri hires him as a roadie for his band "Harry and the Mulefukkers" then gives him a chance as a bass player. He has his girl and he has a gig, but can Zombie put the bottle down?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (19 votes)
Budget
$485K
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Silu Seppälä
as Antti Autiomaa, "Zombie"
Marjo Leinonen
as Marjo
Matti Pellonpää
as Harri
Vieno Saaristo
as Äiti
Juhani Niemelä
as Antin isä
Kauko Laurikainen
as Lääkäri
Sakke Järvenpää
as Mulefukkers-yhtyeen kitaristi
Mato Valtonen
as Mulefukkers-yhtyeen kontrabasisti
Mauri Sumén
as Mulefukkers-yhtyeen pianisti
Jyri Närvänen
as Mulefukkers-yhtyeen jäsen kitaristi
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $485,000
Production Companies
- Villealfa Filmproductions
- Marianna Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zombie and the Ghost Train about?
Antti "Zombie" Autiomaa does two things well: play the bass guitar and drink. After several months' sleeping on the streets of Istanbul, he returns to Helsinki where he's called into the army but d...
Who directed Zombie and the Ghost Train?
Zombie and the Ghost Train was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
How long is Zombie and the Ghost Train?
Zombie and the Ghost Train has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Zombie and the Ghost Train released?
Zombie and the Ghost Train was released on July 26, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zombie and the Ghost Train?
The main cast of Zombie and the Ghost Train includes Silu Seppälä, Marjo Leinonen, Matti Pellonpää, Vieno Saaristo, Juhani Niemelä.