Ricky Rapper and the Nighthawk

Ricky Rapper and the Night Hawk is a Finnish children's film directed by Timo Koivusalo, released on February 19, 2016. It is based on the book of the same name by Sinikka and Tiina Nopola.

Plot

While digging for fishing worms, Risto Räppääjä discovers a treasure, leading to an archaeological excavation at the site. When an Iron Age ring from the excavation goes missing, it seems certain that the elusive Night Hawk, a grave robber, is nearby. The story takes a surprising turn when Rauha Räppääjä becomes entangled in the case, and Lennart Lindberg ends up wrongfully jailed. Determined to clear Lennart's name, Risto embarks on an international adventure to track down the Night Hawk.

Cast

Samuel Shipway as Ricky Rapper
Sanni Paatso as Nelly Noodlehead
Vesa Vierikko as Leonard Lindberg
Minttu Mustakallio as Rauha Rapper
Riitta Havukainen as Elvi Rapper
Laura Malmivaara as Archaeologist Klaudia Kämäräinen
Ville Myllyrinne as Male Police Officer
Rinna Paatso as Female Police Officer
Emily Shipway as Young Elvi Rapper

Production

Filming took place in summer 2015, including scenes shot at Villilä Studios in Nakkila, Herrankukkaro in Rymättylä, and the old town of Naantali. Ricky Rapper and the Nighthawk is the sixth installment in the Ricky Rapper series. Like the previous two films, it was produced by Artista Filmi.