Dirty Hands (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, Dirty Hands is a drama and tv movie film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A political drama set in the fictional country of Illyria between 1943 and 1945, the story is about the assassination of a leading politician. The country, an ally of Nazi Germany, is on the verge of being annexed to the Eastern Bloc. Kaurismäki's TV adaptation of Jean-Paul Sartre's play Les Mains Sales (Dirty Hands) tells the story of Hugo (Matti Pellonpää) who has just been released from prison. Before going to prison, he has worked as a journalist at his party's newspaper. This timid journalist, who uses the pseudonym Raskolnikov, wants to advance in his career and gets his chance when Hoederer (Sulevi Peltola), the leader of the party, has to be eliminated.
Who’s in it. Dirty Hands stars Sulevi Peltola as Hoederer, Matti Pellonpää as Hugo Barine, Kati Outinen as Jessica Barine and Kaija Pakarinen as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dirty Hands has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Hands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Hands (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dirty Hands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dirty Hands worth watching?
- Dirty Hands holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirty Hands?
- Dirty Hands stars Sulevi Peltola, Matti Pellonpää, Kati Outinen, Kaija Pakarinen and Pertti Sveholm.
- When was Dirty Hands released?
- Dirty Hands was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.