Varastettu kuolema (1938): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1938, Varastettu kuolema is a thriller film directed by Nyrki Tapiovaara, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. A thriller set in turn-of-the-century Helsinki, Stolen Death uses elements of German expressionism to tell the story of Finnish resistance fighters smuggling arms to overthrow the Tsarist occupiers of Finland. Tapiovaara stresses the divided loyalties of the Finnish bourgeoisie, torn between preserving their privileged economic position and taking a risky stand for an independent Finland. Stolen Death can be viewed as a thinly disguised protest against the rise of the fascist movement in Finland in the 1930s. Tapiovaara's allegorical indictment of class inequality and the suppression of free speech and political expression, coupled with his death at 28 fighting the Russians in the Winter War of 1939-1940, earned him almost a mythic status in Finland.

Who’s in it. Varastettu kuolema stars Tuulikki Paananen as Manja, Ilmari Mänty as Robert Hedman, Santeri Karilo as Jonni Claesson and Annie Mörk as Madame Johansson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Varastettu kuolema has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Varastettu kuolema page.

If you liked it. Fans of Varastettu kuolema tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.