The Classic (2001 film)

The Classic (Finnish: Klassikko) is a 2001 Finnish comedy film directed by Kari Väänänen. It is based on Kari Hotakainen's semi-autobiographical novel Klassikko.^[1] The film stars Martti Suosalo as writer Kari Hotakainen who receives an assignment from his publisher to write a confessional autobiographical novel.^[2]

The Classic
Directed by	Kari Väänänen
Screenplay by	Kari Väänänen
Based on	Klassikko by Kari Hotakainen
Produced by	Ilkka Mertsola
Starring	Martti Suosalo Janne Hyytiäinen Matti Onnismaa Pertti Sveholm Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Cinematography	Timo Salminen
Edited by	Timo Linnasalo
Music by	Iiro Rantala
Production company	Sputnik
Distributed by	United International Pictures
Release dates	16 February 2001 (2001-02-16) (Berlin International Film Festival) 23 February 2001 (2001-02-23) (Finland)
Country	Finland
Language	Finnish
Budget	4 million mk[1]

Pertti Sveholm won the best supporting actor Jussi Award for his role as police lieutenant Vikström.^[3]

Cast

• Martti Suosalo as Kari Hotakainen, a writer
• Janne Hyytiäinen as Pertti Olavi "Pera" Kiilopää
• Matti Onnismaa as Kartio, a car dealer
• Pertti Sveholm as Vikström, a police lieutenant
• Pirkka-Pekka Petelius as Veisterä, a publisher
• Arvi Lind as himself
• Susanna Roine as Tiia

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