

Uuno Turhapuro
1973-08-24 · 88 min · ★ 5.5
Uuno Turhapuro is a lazy man who abhors manual labor, but has the ability to talk himself out of any sticky situation, usually with his long-suffering wife. In this, his first feature film appearance, Uuno embarrasses his wife in public, tricks his best friend, accidentally goes on a diet, and becomes a famous violinist.
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- Directors
- Ere Kokkonen
- Production companies
- Filmituotanto Spede Pasanen
- Countries
- Finland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Vesa-Matti LoiriUuno Turhapuro
Marjatta RaitaElisabeth Turhapuro
Spede PasanenHärski Hartikainen
Juhani KumpulainenKotkala-Hammaslärvänen
Simo SalminenLettunen
Rauni IkäheimoLevykaupan omistaja
Tiia LousteLevykaupan myyjä
Titta JokinenRaitiovaunun rahastaja
Jukka VirtanenKalevi Ketanen, "jonglöörien kuningas"
Ere KokkonenKertoja / papin ääni (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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