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Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men

Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men Credits - Full Cast and Crew

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Audience Score
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Cast

A
Antti Reini
as Jussi Vares
P
Peter Franzén
as Taisto Raappana
A
Aake Kalliala
as Paskamantteli
M
Merja Larivaara
as Elisabeth Raappana
P
Petteri Summanen
as Konstaapeli Larva
M
Markku Maalismaa
as Pastori Hukkanen
T
Tomi Salmela
as Peitsara
K
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
as Sulo Hento
P
Pekka Huotari
as Kalle Riutta
J
Jarmo Mäkinen
as Juhana Sulander
E
Eppu Salminen
as Juhani Luusalmi
M
Matti Onnismaa
as Pastori Alanen
P
Petteri Ahomaa
as Pankinjohtaja
A
Ari Piispa
as Nimismies Toivonen
K
Kari Tapio
as Self
U
Ulla-Britt Boström
as Leskirouva Helga Grannas
H
Heini Kanniainen
as Anna-Liisa Vaara
J
Juuli Kanniainen
as Anna-Liisa Vaara nuorena
T
Taina Malmikare
as Anna-Liisan täti
T
Tarja Hemminki
as Larvan vaimo
J
Jiri Jalkanen
as Bändin kitaristi
I
Ilkka Kaikkonen
as Bändin kitaristi
E
Erkki Salmi
as Bändin kitaristi
J
Jani Jalkanen
as Bändin basisti
L
Leevi Leppänen
as Bändin rumpali
S
Seppo Rehnström
as Bändin kosketinsoittaja

Crew

A
Anders Engström
Director
S
Samuli Laiho
Original Music Composer
D
DJ Slow
Original Music Composer
J
Jari Mutikainen
Director of Photography
J
Janne Karjalainen
Costume Design
H
Hannele Herttua
Makeup Designer
A
Anders Engström
Editor
J
Jukka Helle
Producer
R
Reijo Mäki
Novel
M
Markus Selin
Producer
T
Timo Haapasaari
Lighting Technician
P
Panu Riikonen
Production Sound Mixer
M
Mika Karttunen
Screenplay
P
Pauliina Salonius
Second Assistant Director
T
Tiina Väisänen
Script Supervisor
N
Niklas Kanervo
Second Assistant Camera
S
Sirkka Rautiainen
Production Manager
T
Torsti Hyvönen
Key Grip
J
Juha Virtala
Gaffer
T
Tutsa Huuhka
Casting
V
Vladimir Krestjanoff
Lighting Technician
J
Johanna Tarvainen
First Assistant Director
J
Jani Häkli
First Assistant Camera
V
Vesa Meriläinen
Boom Operator
P
Pia Pesonen
Casting
S
Solja Kievari
Dramaturgy
J
Joonas Jyrälä
Sound Designer
A
Antris Bonsdorff
Digital Imaging Technician
M
Marko Terävä
Colorist
M
Mikko Mäkelä
Boom Operator
K
Kasimir Högnäs
Third Assistant Director
P
Peter Nordström
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
H
Heikki Kossi
Foley Artist
I
Ida Kallio
Production Secretary
A
Antris Bonsdorff
Online Editor
B
Betsy Ångerman
Production Design
P
Petteri Kulmala
Location Scout
P
Petteri Kulmala
Location Manager
A
Ari Rusanen
Online Editor

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.