Dog Nail Clipper (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2004, Dog Nail Clipper is a drama film directed by Markku Pölönen, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Bright young soldier Mertsi suffers a permanent brain injury in the Second World War. In the late 1940s he wanders around the Finnish countryside looking for simple work and relying on other people's help. A workmate, Ville, tells him about his clever Spitz dog back home and the problems with her overlong dew claws. Together with his helpful war buddy Eetvi, Mertsi joins a lumber camp in the middle of a freezing winter, tries hard but finds the work there too strenuous for his body and mind. While he still sees nightmares about the war, in the daytime he keeps dreaming and worrying about the dog...
Who’s in it. Dog Nail Clipper stars Peter Franzén as Mertsi Arhippa Vepsäläinen, Ville Virtanen as Foreman Luti, Risto Salmi as Horseman Turpeinen and Taisto Reimaluoto as Eetvi Manninen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dog Nail Clipper 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 Dog Nail Clipper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dog Nail Clipper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dog Nail Clipper (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dog Nail Clipper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dog Nail Clipper worth watching?
- Dog Nail Clipper holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dog Nail Clipper?
- Dog Nail Clipper stars Peter Franzén, Ville Virtanen, Risto Salmi, Taisto Reimaluoto and Ahti Kuoppala.
- When was Dog Nail Clipper released?
- Dog Nail Clipper was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.