An Unknown friend (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1978, An Unknown friend is a crime film directed by Lars G. Thelestam, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The cold and ruthless Bruno is married to Karen. Together they seek out poor and defenseless people offering them life insurance policies. Bruno and Karen make sure that it pays off. A movie about insurance scams. Inspector Susikoski investigates.
Who’s in it. An Unknown friend stars Åke Lindman as inspector Olavi Susikoski, Bruno O'Ya as Bruno Linden, Kate O'Mara as Karen Linden and Anne Pohtamo as Harriet Berg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, An Unknown friend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Unknown friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Unknown friend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Unknown friend (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Unknown friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Unknown friend worth watching?
- An Unknown friend holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Unknown friend?
- An Unknown friend stars Åke Lindman, Bruno O'Ya, Kate O'Mara, Anne Pohtamo and Nanny Westerlund.
- When was An Unknown friend released?
- An Unknown friend was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.