Laugh or Die

Laugh or Die (2018)

Humor is a matter of death

  • Genre: Drama, History, War
  • Release Date: 2018-03-16
  • User Rating: 6.4/10 from 22 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 43min
  • Language: Deutsch
  • Production Company: Ljudbang
  • Production Country: Finland, Sweden
  • Director: Heikki Kujanpää
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Summary

Parikka, the actor once called the Funniest Man in Finland, and his troupe are about to be executed for the atrocities committed during the Civil War in Finland. Jaeger Lieutenant Nyborg, an admirer of Parikka, suspects a definite miscarriage of justice. He wants to save the actors. The forthcoming visit of the German General von der Goltz to the prison island provides him with a suitable opportunity. Nyborg suggests that the actors prepare a comical performance for the visitor and not be shot. Instead, they will be given a new trial. Preparing a comedy in the horrible circumstances, in the midst of hunger and death, seems quite an overwhelming task. Only a handful of real actors are still alive, the rest of the troupe consists of stagehands. Parikka has to use all his inventive skills to be able to produce something funny.

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  • Martti Suosalo

    as Toivo Parikka
  • Jani Volanen

    as Hjalmar Kalm
  • Leena Pöysti

    as Helen Kalm
  • Paavo Kinnunen

    as Alfred Nyborg
  • Vesa Vierikko

    as Johansson
  • Jussi Nikkilä

    as Aulis
  • Tommi Eronen

    as Elo
  • Panu Vauhkonen

    as Rautio
  • Paleface

    as Äimälä
  • Rüdiger Klink

    as Von Der Goltz
  • Anton Kettunen

    as German soldier
  • Marko Pesonen

    as Prisoner cook
  • Jussi Lehtonen

    as Hannula
  • Marcus Hägg

    as Ramcke
  • Sökö Kaukoranta

    as Siikander
  • Eero Herranen

    as Lyhytkasvuinen vanki
  • Sami Ristiniemi

    as Luutnantti Winge
  • Mikko Reitala

    as Pastori
  • Jarmo Kääriäinen

    as Svinhufvud
  • Jari Lippo

    as Majuri Juvelius
  • Ville Vanhala

    as Lehtimies
  • Lilia Rönkkö

    as Palvelustyttö
  • Aref Rezay

    as Venäläinen vanki
  • Joona Mielonen

    as Kauranjyviä nyppivä vanki
  • Snoopi Siren

    as Kauranjyviä nyppivä vanki
  • Esko Junkkari

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Miihkali Jaatinen

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Henrikki Haavisto

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Peetu Kaan

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Jaani Kekäläinen

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Jaakko Kemppainen

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Lasse Kuismanen

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Roni Mäkinen

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Ari-Pekka Rajamäki

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Nico Toikka

    as Työväenteatterilainen
  • Pekka Kauhanen

    as Valtiorikosoikeuden jäsen
  • Risto Kettunen

    as Valtiorikosoikeuden jäsen
  • Mikko Lyytikäinen

    as Valtiorikosoikeuden jäsen
  • Tuomas Guseff

    as Haavoittunut vanki
  • Tuija Töyräs

    as Saattajavaimo satamassa
Camera Heikki Färm Director of Photography
Art Kaisa Mäkinen Production Design
Sound Timo Hietala Original Music Composer
Crew Pekko Pesonen Dramaturgy
Sound Tony Österholm Sound Designer
Production Stephan Apelgren Co-Producer
Costume & Make-Up Marjatta Nissinen Costume Design
Crew Jukka Asikainen Dramaturgy
Production Tony Österholm Co-Producer
Crew Juha Lehtola Dramaturgy
Costume & Make-Up Pia Mikkonen Makeup Designer
Editing Jussi Rautaniemi Editor
Production Saara Kankaanpää Line Producer
Writing Mikko Reitala Writer
Writing Heikki Kujanpää Writer
Directing Heikki Kujanpää Director
Production Klaus Heydemann Producer
Camera Nea Salminen First Assistant Camera
Camera Olli-Pekka Pesonen Second Assistant Camera
Camera Paco Bouazza Digital Imaging Technician
Editing Pasi Mäkelä Colorist
Directing Hannele Majaniemi Second Assistant Director
Camera Max Smeds "B" Camera Operator
Camera Riku Roimu Key Grip
Lighting Janne Jääskeläinen Gaffer
Directing Joona Mielonen Third Assistant Director
Production Pia Pesonen Casting
Production Heikki Kujanpää Casting
Directing Kati Suhonen Script Supervisor
Lighting Otto Färm Lighting Technician
Lighting Theresa Rauma Lighting Technician
Sound Tony Österholm Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production Tutsa Huuhka Casting
Directing Jouni Mutanen First Assistant Director
Sound Tony Österholm Production Sound Mixer
Lighting Rami Ilola Lighting Technician
Visual Effects Sami Haartemo VFX Artist
Visual Effects Sami Haartemo VFX Supervisor
Crew Reijo Kontio Stunt Coordinator
Art Heikki Ukkonen Location Scout
Editing Mikko Löppönen Online Editor
Editing Kimmo Tiainen Online Editor
Camera Veli-Matti Olkinuora Grip
Visual Effects Eddie Wong VFX Artist
Visual Effects Heikki Ulmanen VFX Artist

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