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Vares: Garter Snake

Vares: Garter Snake Credits - Full Cast and Crew

Movie
Audience Score
54

Cast

A
Antti Reini
as Jussi Vares
E
Eppu Salminen
as Juhani Luusalmi
J
Jasper Pääkkönen
as Kyypakkaus
M
Maria Järvenhelmi
as Anna Huttunen
I
Ilkka Heiskanen
as Markku Hautavainio
K
Katja Kiuru
as Inga Näs
C
Carl-Kristian Rundman
as Pauli Kontio
M
Matti Onnismaa
as Pastori Alanen
M
Mikko Leppilampi
as Ruuhio
R
Rebecca Viitala
as Annika Kontio
P
Petri Manninen
as Torsten Rapp
A
Ari Wirta
as Voitto "Vode" Fjäder
I
Ilkka Villi
as Jesus Maria Lobo
P
Panu Vauhkonen
as Leevi Rönkkö
S
Sökö Kaukoranta
as Korsio
M
Markku Toikka
as Aarno Wasenius
L
Laura Elo
as Kaunispää
V
Vesa Wallgren
as Kunkku
J
Jari Järvimaa
as Rakkolainen
J
Juho Markkanen
as Rolf Meronen, "Nero"
T
Tapio Korpela
as Korpela
H
Heikki Kustila
as Rislakki
J
Johan Fröberg
as Gustafsson
P
Petteri Takkinen
as Lasse Tanskanen
R
Risto Nurmio
as Hevonneva
V
Valtteri Lipasti
as Vankilan ruokalan annostelija
A
Ami Missi-Sandelin
as Anna, nainen Uudessa Apteekissa
H
Hanna Lahtinen
as Johanna, nainen Uudessa Apteekissa
T
Timo Uusikylä
as Fjäderin naapuri
P
Peter Nyman
as Uutistenlukija televisiossa

Crew

L
Lauri Törhönen
Director
D
DJ Slow
Original Music Composer
S
Samuli Laiho
Original Music Composer
P
Panu Riikonen
Sound Designer
J
Janne Karjalainen
Costume Design
J
Jukka Helle
Producer
J
Joonas Jyrälä
Sound Designer
H
Hannele Herttua
Makeup Designer
M
Markus Selin
Producer
R
Reijo Mäki
Novel
J
Jari Mutikainen
Director of Photography
K
Kimmo Kohtamäki
Editor
M
Mika Karttunen
Screenplay
N
Niklas Kanervo
Second Assistant Camera
V
Vladimir Krestjanoff
Lighting Technician
T
Tiina Väisänen
Script Supervisor
T
Timo Haapasaari
Lighting Technician
S
Sirkka Rautiainen
Production Manager
J
Johanna Tarvainen
Second Assistant Director
J
Jani Häkli
First Assistant Camera
T
Tutsa Huuhka
Casting
P
Pauliina Salonius
Casting
T
Tuomas Klaavo
Production Sound Mixer
J
Juha Virtala
Gaffer
P
Pauliina Salonius
Second Assistant Director
M
Mikko Mäkelä
Production Sound Mixer
P
Pia Pesonen
Casting
P
Pietu Korhonen
Boom Operator
S
Solja Kievari
Dramaturgy
V
Ville Muurinen
First Assistant Camera
A
Antris Bonsdorff
Digital Imaging Technician
P
Peter Nordström
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
M
Marko Terävä
Colorist
R
Risto Tuominen
First Assistant Director
T
Torsti Hyvönen
Key Grip
T
Timo Luomanen
Colorist
K
Kasimir Högnäs
Third Assistant Director
H
Heikki Kossi
Foley Artist
J
Juuso Selin
Online Editor
A
Antti Nikkinen
Production Design
I
Ida Kallio
Production Secretary
S
Sirkka Rautiainen
Post Production Coordinator
R
Reijo Kontio
Stunt Coordinator
M
Miia Nevalainen
Foley Editor
A
Antris Bonsdorff
Online Editor
M
Mikko Mäkelä
Dialogue Editor
P
Petteri Kulmala
Location Scout
P
Petteri Kulmala
Location Manager
T
Toni Panula
Location Manager
T
Toni Panula
Location Scout

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.