Ariel 1988
7.5 / 10
Ariel
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
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Release Date:
Oct 21, 1988 (Finland)
Run Time:
1hr 13`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
Finnish
Production Countries:
Finland
Status:
Released
Plot Keywords:
Cast & Crew of
Ariel
Directors & Credit Writers
... Assistant Director
... Script Supervisor
... Director
Cast
... Taisto Kasurinen
... Irmeli Pihlaja
... Mikkonen
EH
Eetu Hilkamo... Riku
... Miner
... Mugger
... Accomplice
... Tallyman
... Woman in Harbour
EK
Eino Kuusela... Man on Beach
KL
Kauko Laalo... Night Hostel Manager
... Man in Night Hostel
... Car Dealer
... Judge
MR
Mikko Remes... Prison Doctor
... Guard
RM
Reijo Marin... Guard
... Guard
... Mayor
... Crook
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Ariel
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