Tie pimeään (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1963, Tie pimeään is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ossi Skurnik, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Klaus Grahn is a young student frustrated with his life. In an attempt to break free from his unfulfilling life he tries to commit the perfect crime and forges a large check. Quickly he runs out of money and the police identifies him as the criminal, and so he boards a train to Tampere where he robs a taxi and shoots the driver. He returns to Helsinki and manages to avoid the police, but his friends and family try to persuade him into giving himself up. Klaus is angered by this, and he flees, plagued by paranoid thoughts until he decides to confront his friends for the last time - this time with a gun.

Who’s in it. Tie pimeään stars Jarno Hiilloskorpi as Klaus Grahn, Elina Salo as Anita Salmela, Eila Ilenius as Eija and Ismo Kallio as Reino Alonen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Tie pimeään 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 Tie pimeään page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tie pimeään (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tie pimeään change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tie pimeään worth watching?
Tie pimeään holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tie pimeään?
Tie pimeään stars Jarno Hiilloskorpi, Elina Salo, Eila Ilenius, Ismo Kallio and Seppo Kolehmainen.
When was Tie pimeään released?
Tie pimeään was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.