Kreivi (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1971, Kreivi is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter von Bagh, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Pertti Ylermi Lindgren was engaged to 76 women, married none, but took the money of all. Lindgren is the real thing, as far as swindlers go. Peter von Bagh asked him to play himself in a film that would reconstruct some of his greatest moments, i.e. the most flamboyant stunts – and he agreed.
Who’s in it. Kreivi stars Pertti Ylermi Lindgren as Pertti Ylermi Lindgren, "Kreivi", Irma Martinkauppi as Leena, kotirouva, Titta Karakorpi as Birgitta and Elina Salo as Toini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Kreivi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kreivi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kreivi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kreivi (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kreivi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kreivi worth watching?
- Kreivi holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kreivi?
- Kreivi stars Pertti Ylermi Lindgren, Irma Martinkauppi, Titta Karakorpi, Elina Salo and Kirsti Wallasvaara.
- When was Kreivi released?
- Kreivi was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.