Uuno Turhapuro menettää muistinsa
Uuno Turhapuro menettää muistinsa

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Uuno Turhapuro menettää muistinsa

1982
Movie
87 min
Finnish

Uuno Turhapuro hits his head and loses his memory. Meanwhile, his friend Härski Hartikainen founds a new peace movement with unorthodox methods.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Spede PasanenGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

In this installment of the beloved Finnish comedy series, the perpetually unemployed and somewhat dim-witted Uuno Turhapuro suffers a blow to the head, causing him to lose his memory. While initially disoriented, Uuno's amnesia leads him to a series of unexpected and humorous situations as he tries to navigate life without his past. His wife, Elisabeth, and his father-in-law, Professor Tuura, must contend with Uuno's new, often bizarre, personality.

Critical Reception

As with most Uuno Turhapuro films, 'Uuno Turhapuro menettää muistinsa' was primarily a commercial success in Finland, appealing to a wide audience with its slapstick humor and familiar characters. Critical reviews often focused on its lighthearted, if sometimes crude, comedic style, with many acknowledging its enduring popularity rather than its cinematic artistry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers predictable, lighthearted comedy centered on Uuno's antics.

  • Relies heavily on physical comedy and the established character of Uuno.

  • A typical entry in the popular Finnish comedy franchise.

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Fun Fact

Vesa-Matti Loiri, who played Uuno Turhapuro, often improvised many of Uuno's signature grunts and nonsensical phrases, which became integral to the character's appeal.

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