Kummeli Kultakuume
Kummeli Kultakuume

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Kummeli Kultakuume

1997
Movie
96 min
Finnish

Psychiatric patient Elmeri knows about the existence of a gold treasure in Finnish Lapland, hidden there by his late father who somehow managed to capture it from withdrawing German troops on the last days of WW2. His openly gay nurse helps him escape from the mental institution, and the two men slowly find their way up north to reach the gold. On their way, the odd couple meets a cavalcade of even odder characters.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Heikki K. PartanenGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of eccentric individuals embarks on a chaotic treasure hunt in the Finnish wilderness, searching for a mythical golden trout. Their journey is filled with absurd situations, mistaken identities, and encounters with quirky characters, all leading to a wildly unpredictable and humorous climax.

Critical Reception

Kummeli Kultakuume was a popular comedy film in Finland, known for its slapstick humor and the improvisational style of its comedic actors. While not critically acclaimed by international standards, it resonated well with its domestic audience, who were already familiar with the Kummeli comedy troupe's style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its silly and over-the-top Finnish humor.

  • Seen as a lighthearted and nonsensical adventure.

  • Praised by fans of the Kummeli comedy group's established style.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available in a summarized format for this specific film, but generally, Finnish viewers familiar with the Kummeli cast found it to be a funny and entertaining comedy.

Fun Fact

The film is part of the Kummeli franchise, a highly successful Finnish sketch comedy group that gained immense popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s.

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