Laugh or Die - 2018

Parikka, the actor once called the Funniest Man in Finland, and his troupe are about to be executed for the atrocities committed during the Civil War in Finland. Jaeger Lieutenant Nyborg, an admirer of Parikka, suspects a definite miscarriage of justice. He wants to save the actors. The forthcoming visit of the German General von der Goltz to the prison island provides him with a suitable opportunity. Nyborg suggests that the actors prepare a comical performance for the visitor and not be shot. Instead, they will be given a new trial. Preparing a comedy in the horrible circumstances, in the midst of hunger and death, seems quite an overwhelming task. Only a handful of real actors are still alive, the rest of the troupe consists of stagehands. Parikka has to use all his inventive skills to be able to produce something funny.

103min
2018
K-12
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

Martti Suosalo profile pictureMartti SuosaloToivo Parikka
Jani Volanen profile pictureJani VolanenHjalmar Kalm
Leena Pöysti profile pictureLeena PöystiHelen Kalm
Paavo Kinnunen profile picturePaavo KinnunenAlfred Nyborg
Vesa Vierikko profile pictureVesa VierikkoJohansson
Paleface profile picturePalefaceÄimälä
Rüdiger Klink profile pictureRüdiger KlinkVon Der Goltz
Anton Kettunen profile pictureAnton KettunenGerman soldier
Eero Herranen profile pictureEero HerranenLyhytkasvuinen vanki
Henrikki Haavisto profile pictureHenrikki HaavistoTyöväenteatterilainen
Tuija Töyräs profile pictureTuija TöyräsSaattajavaimo satamassa

About Laugh or Die

Laugh or Die Overview

Parikka, the actor once called the Funniest Man in Finland, and his troupe are about to be executed for the atrocities committed during the Civil War in Finland. Jaeger Lieutenant Nyborg, an admirer of Parikka, suspects a definite miscarriage of justice. He wants to save the actors. The forthcoming visit of the German General von der Goltz to the prison island provides him with a suitable opportunity. Nyborg suggests that the actors prepare a comical performance for the visitor and not be shot. Instead, they will be given a new trial. Preparing a comedy in the horrible circumstances, in the midst of hunger and death, seems quite an overwhelming task. Only a handful of real actors are still alive, the rest of the troupe consists of stagehands. Parikka has to use all his inventive skills to be able to produce something funny.

Age Rating: K-12
Runtime: 103min

Extra details

Original Title: Suomen hauskin mies
Original Language: Finnish
Budget: $1,900,000.00
Directed By: Heikki Kujanpää
Production Companies
LjudbangInland Film Company