For the Matches (1980) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
For the Matches (1980) — In Eastern Finland, in Liperi to be exact, Anna-Liisa Ihalainen asks her husband Antti to…
For the Matches (1980) Storyline
In Eastern Finland, in Liperi to be exact, Anna-Liisa Ihalainen asks her husband Antti to get some matches from the Ihalainen household. Unfortunately that trip takes a little longer than expected...
Full Cast & Crew
- Evgeni Leonov as Antti Ihalainen
- Vyacheslav Nevinnyy as Jussi Vatanen
- Rita Polster as Anna-Liisa Ihalainen
- Ritva Valkama as Miina Sormunen
- Georgiy Vitsin as Tahvo Kenonen
- Galina Polskikh as Kaisa Karhutar
- Kauko Helovirta as Constable Torvelainen
- Leo Lastumäki as Mulon Partanen
- Pekka Autiovuori as Turtiainen
- Olavi Ahonen as Ville Huttunen
- Sergei Filippov as Hyvärinen
- Nina Grebeshkova as Hyvärinen's Wife
- Mikhail Pugovkin as Police Chief
- Vera Ivleva as Anna-Kaisa Hyvärinen
- Martti Pennanen as Blacksmith
Why Watch For the Matches?
The Vibe: For the Matches is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy and adventure and history movie from 1980. Directed by Risto Orko, and starring Evgeni Leonov, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy, Rita Polster In Eastern Finland, in Liperi to be exact, Anna-Liisa Ihalainen asks her husband Antti to get some matches from the Ihalainen household.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.2/10, For the Matches retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies that blends comedy with adventure elements, For the Matches deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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