Miljoonaliiga
Miljoonaliiga

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Miljoonaliiga

1968
Movie
95 min
Finnish

Reiska who has moved to Helsinki from the country starts working as an errand boy in Sweden and Denmark for Lehto, a leader of a criminal league. Reiska's friend from school, Lea, who dreams of being a singer, drifts under Lehto's influence as well.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Perttu LasonpaloGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of ambitious young men plan and execute a daring bank robbery. Following the heist, they attempt to escape with their loot and avoid capture by the authorities. The film explores their motivations, the execution of the crime, and the ensuing consequences as they navigate their new reality.

Critical Reception

Miljoonaliiga received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its gritty portrayal of crime and its suspenseful plot, while others found its pacing uneven and its characters somewhat underdeveloped. It is considered a notable entry in Finnish crime cinema of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense heist sequences and atmospheric direction.

  • Criticized for a somewhat predictable narrative arc and limited character depth.

  • Seen as a competent example of 1960s Finnish crime thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented or available through public Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The film's depiction of a daring bank robbery reflected a growing interest in crime dramas and heist films in international cinema during the late 1960s.

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