Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1961, Gas, Inspector Palmu! is a comedy and crime film directed by Matti Kassila, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A rich widow is found dead in her apartment in Helsinki due to gas poisoning. The incident is initially thought to be an accident, but Inspector Palmu notices that the murderer made a mistake, and so Palmu, Kokki and Virta begin the investigation: who had come to the apartment through the balcony door and opened the gas tap while Mrs. Skrofi was asleep?
Who’s in it. Gas, Inspector Palmu! stars Joel Rinne as Palmu, Matti Ranin as Toivo Virta, Leo Jokela as Väinö Kokki and Elina Salo as Kirsti Skrof, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Gas, Inspector Palmu! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gas, Inspector Palmu! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gas, Inspector Palmu! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gas, Inspector Palmu! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gas, Inspector Palmu! worth watching?
- Gas, Inspector Palmu! holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gas, Inspector Palmu!?
- Gas, Inspector Palmu! stars Joel Rinne, Matti Ranin, Leo Jokela, Elina Salo and Pentti Siimes.
- When was Gas, Inspector Palmu! released?
- Gas, Inspector Palmu! was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.