The Unhanged
| The Unhanged | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Spede Pasanen Vesa-Matti Loiri |
| Produced by | Spede Pasanen |
| Written by | Spede Pasanen |
| Starring |
Spede Pasanen Vesa-Matti Loiri Simo Salminen Pirjo Laitila Olavi Ahonen |
| Music by | Jaakko Salo |
| Cinematography | Kari Sohlberg |
| Edited by |
Taina Kanth Irma Taina |
| Distributed by | Filmituotanto Spede Pasanen |
Release dates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
The Unhanged (Finnish: Hirttämättömät) is a 1971 Finnish western comedy film directed by Spede Pasanen and Vesa-Matti Loiri. It is the sequel to the 1970 film Speedy Gonzales - noin 7 veljeksen poika. In addition to featuring Pasanen and Loiri (originally set to appear in Speedy Gonzales, but unable to appear due to an injury[1]), the film also stars Pasanen's other stock actors, such as Simo Salminen and Olavi Ahonen.
The film was released the same year as Kahdeksas Veljes and Saatanan Radikaalit (which Spede only produced). None of the films were box-office successes leading Spede to not release any movies the following year. Regardless, Spede won a joint producer's Jussi Award for his efforts.[2]
Synopsis
The Lonely Rider (Loiri) and his Indian sidekick Tonto (Salminen) have captured the outlaw Speedy Gonzales (Pasanen), a ruthless gunfighter from the town of Njietponimaistadi. They embark to the town for the reward. After riding through the desert, without water, and fighting against Indians, they discover their heroism has brought them back, full circle.[3]
Cast
- Vesa-Matti Loiri as The Lonely Rider
- Simo Salminen as Tonto
- Spede Pasanen as Speedy Gonzales
- Pirjo Laitila as Margareta Smith
- Olavi Ahonen as Bartender/Sheriff/County clerk/Pimp/Priest/Midwife
References
- ↑ (Finnish) Speedy Gonzales film review at Leffatykki.com
- ↑ "IMDB - Jussi Awards 1971". Internet Movie Database. 2016-05-03.
- ↑ (Finnish) Film review at imdb.com