The Tough Ones 1999
7.1 / 10
The Tough Ones
The Tough Ones tells a story of two friends who have a hard time finding their place in the society. Antti and Jussi are released from jail. While they were doing time for bank robbery, the third man involved in the robbery, the one who was not convicted, has become a policeman. He tries to help his friends to settle into the small town in Pohjanmaa, but the boys start a black market liquor business instead. The road seems to lead back to the jail.
The Tough Ones tells a story of two friends who have a hard time finding their place in the society. Antti and Jussi are released from jail. While they were doing time for bank robbery, the third man involved in the robbery, the one who was not convicted, has become a policeman. He tries to help his friends to settle into the small town in Pohjanmaa, but the boys start a black market liquor business instead. The road seems to lead back to the jail.
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Full Cast & Crew
... Jussi Murikka
... Antti Karhu
... Heikki Grönberg
... Grandfather Karhu
... Sisko Nenonen
PL
Pia Latomäki... Paula
Directors:
Release Date:
Jan 15, 1999 (Finland)
Run Time:
1hr 45`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Finnish
Production Countries:
Finland
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
The Tough Ones - The Tough Ones
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Jussi Murikka
... Antti Karhu
... Heikki Grönberg
... Grandfather Karhu
... Sisko Nenonen
PL
Pia Latomäki... Paula
... Stig Nenonen
... Roope Karhu
... Rahikainen
... Törnqvist
... Romppainen
... Paananen
... Laura
...
... Markkula
... Uittola
...
LH
Lasse Hjelt...
OK
Ossi Kangas... Olavi Miettinen
Produced By
... Producer
... Production Manager
... Production Manager
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