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Grannies with guns? Finland's wildest pensioners plot the perfect crime.
TMDB
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Nitro League (1993)

AbsurdistChaotic goodNordic deadpan

Overview

ComedyTV MovieCrime

An jolly gang of elderly people plan to rob a bank.

Flag of FIFIFinnish
Content warning
heistbank robberyelderlysenior citizen
Aging with agencyFound familyRebellion against obsolescenceClass justice

Standout Aspects

Acting

Veteran Finnish actors clearly having the time of their lives.

Direction

Pakkasvirta treats geriatric crime with deadpan sincerity.

Best for:Solo: When you need a weird little palate cleanser.·Friends: Bizarre double feature with Cocoon.·Background: 58 minutes of pure Finnish chaos energy.
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Director

Jaakko Pakkasvirta

ReleasedOct 1, 1993
Runtime58m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
YLE

Top Cast

Elina Salo

Elina Salo

Sakari Jurkka

Sakari Jurkka

Tuulikki Pohjola

Tuulikki Pohjola

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Jaakko Pakkasvirta was better known for serious literary adaptations; this TV movie was a deliberate left turn into comedy.

Cultural

The film gently satirizes Finland's reputation for elderly respectability—imagine your local bingo hall plotting Ocean's Eleven.

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