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The Match Factory Girl (1990)

Movie ★ 7.4 69 min

Drama

Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.

Aki Kaurismäki Director Aki Kaurismäki Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 12, 1990
Runtime
69 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$83,038
IMDb
tt0098532
Country
,
Language

Themes

Cast

Kati Outinen Kati Outinen Iris Rukka Elina Salo Elina Salo Mother Esko Nikkari Esko Nikkari Stepfather Vesa Vierikko Vesa Vierikko Aarne Reijo Taipale Singer Silu Seppälä Silu Seppälä Brother Outi Mäenpää Outi Mäenpää Co-Worker Marja Packalén Marja Packalén Doctor Richard Reitinger Man in Bar Helka Viljanen Clerk Kurt Siilas Police Officer Ismo Keinänen Police Officer Klaus Heydemann Worker Erkki Friman Accordionist Tapani Ikonen Drummer Jari Lappalainen Violinist Lasse Luoto Bassist

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Match Factory Girl about?
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
Who directed The Match Factory Girl?
The Match Factory Girl was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in The Match Factory Girl?
The Match Factory Girl stars Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari, Vesa Vierikko.
When was The Match Factory Girl released?
The Match Factory Girl is a 1990 drama film.
Where can I watch The Match Factory Girl?
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