Dolly and Her Lover (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, Dolly and Her Lover is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Matti Ijäs, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Directed by Matti Ijäs and written with Arto Meller, Räpsy & Dolly aka Paris Waits (1990) is a tragicomic love story of a petty criminal and a former cabaret dancer. Detective Karisto (Kari Väänänen) releases Auno "Räpsy" Pirilä (Matti Pellonpää) from prison, who in turn has to calve his childhood friend Börje (Pertti Sveholm) from criminal activities. Alcoholic Dolly (Raija Paalanen) takes Räpsy to live in Kallio, Helsinki, and hopes to move to Paris with her in the spring.
Who’s in it. Dolly and Her Lover stars Matti Pellonpää as Räpsy, Raija Paalanen as Dolly, Kari Väänänen as Detective Karisto and Pertti Sveholm as Börje, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dolly and Her Lover 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 Dolly and Her Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dolly and Her Lover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dolly and Her Lover (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dolly and Her Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dolly and Her Lover worth watching?
- Dolly and Her Lover holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dolly and Her Lover?
- Dolly and Her Lover stars Matti Pellonpää, Raija Paalanen, Kari Väänänen, Pertti Sveholm and Risto Salmi.
- When was Dolly and Her Lover released?
- Dolly and Her Lover was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.