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Vares: The Kiss of Evil

Vares: The Kiss of Evil - Full Cast and Crew

Movie
Audience Score
59

Cast

A
Antti Reini
as Jussi Vares
E
Eppu Salminen
as Juhani Luusalmi
M
Matti Onnismaa
as Pastori Alanen
J
Jasper Pääkkönen
as Kyypakkaus
M
Mikko Leppilampi
as Toimittaja
M
Maria Järvenhelmi
as Anna Huttunen
I
Ilkka Heiskanen
as Markku Hautavainio
A
Anu Sinisalo
as Laila Ronimus
M
Mikko Nousiainen
as Tarmo Lahti, "Lahtipoika"
O
Outi Mäenpää
as Asta Malmstén
V
Ville Virtanen
as Arto Ronimus
I
Iina Kuustonen
as Tuikku Sylvin
S
Svante Martin
as Paavo Keinonen
J
Johanna Kerttula
as Riitta Vuorela
R
Rea Mauranen
as Riihimäki
M
Misa Lommi
as Kerttu Astrid Malmsten
C
Camilla Adolfsson
as Pirkko Vuorela
S
Salli Siivonen
as Kerttu 8 v.
S
Sanni Paatso
as Pirkko 8 v.
J
Jaana Järvinen
as Yliopiston vastaanottovirkailija
H
Henrik Hammarberg
as Opiskelija luennolla
T
Timo Roos
as Yliopiston kirjastonhoitaja
T
Tom Petäjä
as Karhuryhmän johtaja
J
Jarmo Altis
as Karhuryhmän poliisi
J
Jarkko Kallionpää
as Palkkamurhaaja
L
Lasse Piironen
as Huligaani
M
Matti Koskela
as Huligaani
S
Sanni Suvila-Nuutinen
as Sanni, Ruuhion sihteeri
M
Minna Hämäläinen
as Minna, telakan assistentti
S
Stefan Karlsson
as Opiskelijabaarin baarimikko
V
Vaakku Varjus
as Striptease-baarin omistaja
T
Tommi Pere
as Tytön isä
V
Vanja Engström
as Tyttö metsässä

Crew

A
Anders Engström
Director
D
DJ Slow
Original Music Composer
S
Samuli Laiho
Original Music Composer
O
Olli Pärnänen
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
H
Hannele Herttua
Makeup Designer
M
Marjatta Nissinen
Costume Design
P
Panu Riikonen
Sound Designer
M
Mikko Sippola
Editor
J
Jari Mutikainen
Director of Photography
M
Markus Selin
Producer
J
Jukka Helle
Producer
K
Katariina Souri
Screenplay
M
Mika Karttunen
Screenplay
A
Anders Engström
Screenplay
S
Sirkka Rautiainen
Production Manager
A
Aki Karppinen
Gaffer
S
Solja Kievari
Dramaturgy
P
Pia Pesonen
Casting
T
Tutsa Huuhka
Casting
J
Johanna Tarvainen
First Assistant Director
P
Pauliina Salonius
Second Assistant Director
J
Jani Häkli
First Assistant Camera
J
Jan Granström
First Assistant Camera
H
Heli Ruumensaari
Second Assistant Camera
S
Sini Hormio
Script Supervisor
A
Antti Ruusuvuori
"B" Camera Operator
V
Vladimir Krestjanoff
Lighting Technician
T
Timo Haapasaari
Lighting Technician
T
Torsti Hyvönen
Key Grip
J
Joonas Jyrälä
Production Sound Mixer
P
Panu Riikonen
Boom Operator
M
Mikko Mäkelä
Boom Operator
A
Antris Bonsdorff
Digital Imaging Technician
M
Marko Terävä
Colorist
R
Reijo Mäki
Novel
H
Heikki Kossi
Foley Artist
J
Juuso Selin
Online Editor
R
Raine Toikkanen
Special Effects Technician
I
Ida Kallio
Production Secretary
S
Sirkka Rautiainen
Post Production Coordinator
R
Reijo Kontio
Stunt Coordinator
J
Joonas Jyrälä
Dialogue Editor
M
Miia Nevalainen
Foley Editor
A
Antris Bonsdorff
Online Editor
J
Jan Granström
Still Photographer
B
Betsy Ångerman
Production Design
P
Petteri Kulmala
Location Scout
P
Petteri Kulmala
Location Manager

Vares Movies

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.