The Classic (2001 film)
The Classic is a 2001 Finnish comedy film directed by Kari Väänänen. It is based on Kari Hotakainen's semi-autobiographical novel Klassikko. The film stars Martti Suosalo as writer Kari Hotakainen who receives an assignment from his publisher to write a confessional autobiographical novel.
Pertti Sveholm won the best supporting actor Jussi Award for his role as police lieutenant Vikström.
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