Vares: The Sheriff

Vares: The Sheriff Full Cast & Crew

Movie

Cast

A
Antti Reini
as Jussi Vares
J
Jasper Pääkkönen
as Kyypakkaus
J
Jukka Puotila
as Sylvi / Rikhard Rantala
K
Karoliina Blackburn
as Milla
M
Miska Kaukonen
as Pekka Koskenlaskija
J
Jukka-Pekka Palo
as Kalle Shostakovitsh
J
Jarmo Perälä
as Seppo Räihä
K
Konsta Mäkelä
as Martti Susimaa
H
Hannele Laaksonen
as Kreetta Valkama
R
Robert Enckell
as Niilo Rantala
M
Mikko Kouki
as Ruuhio
M
Mika Kujala
as Viktor
I
Ilkka Heiskanen
as Markku Hautavainio
E
Eppu Salminen
as Juhani Luusalmi
M
Matti Onnismaa
as Pastori Alanen
A
Arto Nieminen
as Saluunan wc:ssä ja murhapaikalla keskusteleva gorilla 1
J
Joonas Suominen
as Saluunan wc:ssä ja murhapaikalla keskusteleva gorilla 2
P
Petri Aulin
as Kalashnikov-rynnäkkökiväärimies
U
Uolevi Ojala
as Onni The Hulk
K
Kerli Kyllönen
as Viivi, Koskenlaskijan tyttöystävä
S
Stefan Karlsson
as Lääkäri
H
Hanna Kolponlahti
as Biljardisalin hoito
H
Hanna Suomi
as Satamasaluunan emäntä
S
Sami Olander
as Satamasaluunan kyyppari
V
Valtteri Roiha
as Johannes Salomaa
S
Susanna Urpo
as Anneli Valkama
J
Jarmo Altis
as Poliisi
K
Kirsi Alm-Siira
as Uutistenlukija televisiossa

Crew

H
Hannu Salonen
Director
R
Reijo Mäki
Novel
M
Mari Vaalasranta
Makeup Designer
T
Tiina Wilén
Costume Design
P
Peter Nordström
Sound Designer
K
Kauko Lindfors
Editor
P
Pini Hellstedt
Director of Photography
S
Saara Kankaanpää
Line Producer
M
Markus Selin
Producer
J
Jukka Helle
Producer
A
Antti Nikkinen
Production Design
H
Hannu Salonen
Screenplay
M
Mika Karttunen
Screenplay
M
Michael Klaukien
Original Music Composer
A
Andreas Lonardoni
Original Music Composer
J
Jouni Mutanen
First Assistant Director
T
Tutsa Huuhka
Casting
P
Pia Pesonen
Casting
P
Pauliina Salonius
Second Assistant Director
J
Jan Granström
First Assistant Camera
J
Jarkko Liikanen
Second Assistant Camera
K
Karri Pöykiö
Gaffer
S
Sami Mäntymaa
Lighting Technician
T
Toni Haaranen
Lighting Technician
T
Timo Oravakangas
Lighting Technician
K
Karri Takala
Key Grip
P
Pasi Peni
Production Sound Mixer
I
Ilkka Kiukas
Boom Operator
M
Matti Eerikäinen
"B" Camera Operator
M
Marko Terävä
Colorist
P
Peter Nordström
Sound Editor
P
Peter Nordström
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
J
Juuso Selin
Online Editor
J
Juuso Selin
VFX Artist
R
Raine Toikkanen
Special Effects Technician
R
Reijo Kontio
Stunt Coordinator
K
Kimmo Vänttinen
Foley Artist

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.