Highlights
Vares: Gambling Chip

Vares: Gambling Chip Credits - Full Cast and Crew

Audience Score
51

Crew

D
DJ Slow
Original Music Composer
S
Samuli Laiho
Original Music Composer
R
Reijo Mäki
Novel
J
Jari Mutikainen
Director of Photography
K
Kimmo Kohtamäki
Editor
P
Panu Riikonen
Sound Designer
H
Hannele Herttua
Makeup Designer
J
Juha Virtala
Gaffer
S
Solja Kievari
Dramaturgy
P
Pia Pesonen
Casting
T
Tutsa Huuhka
Casting
R
Risto Tuominen
First Assistant Director
J
Johanna Tarvainen
Second Assistant Director
J
Jani Häkli
First Assistant Camera
V
Ville Muurinen
First Assistant Camera
N
Niklas Kanervo
Second Assistant Camera
H
Heli Ruumensaari
Second Assistant Camera
T
Tiina Väisänen
Script Supervisor
V
Vladimir Krestjanoff
Lighting Technician
T
Timo Haapasaari
Lighting Technician
T
Torsti Hyvönen
Key Grip
P
Pietu Korhonen
Boom Operator
P
Peter Nordström
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
M
Marko Terävä
Colorist
T
Timo Luomanen
Colorist
H
Heikki Kossi
Foley Artist
M
Miia Nevalainen
Foley Recordist
S
Sami Kiiski
Foley Editor
A
Antti Nikkinen
Production Design
I
Ida Kallio
Production Secretary
T
Toni Panula
Location Manager

Vares Collection

This Finnish detective series follows PI Vares, known as "the Finnish Columbo," as he navigates mysterious crimes and dangerous underworld syndicates in Helsinki. Over 14 seasons and 28 years, the series has gained a cult following for its gritty portrayal of the city, intricate cases of disappearance, homicide, and ritualistic murders, and the resilient character of Vares. The show also features his bittersweet partnership with junior colleague Kuronen, who balances Vares' eccentricity with modern detective skills. Each season presents a self-contained case, culminating in a dramatic showdown with a villain. The series blends gritty realism with whimsical dialogue, making it a unique treat for fans of detective and crime shows.