

Uuno Turhapuro is a lazy man who abhors manual labor, but has the ability to talk himself out of any sticky situation, usually with his long-suffering wife. In this, his first feature film appearance, Uuno embarrasses his wife in public, tricks his best friend, accidentally goes on a diet, and becomes a famous violinist.

Vesa-Matti Loiri
Uuno Turhapuro
Lead
Marjatta Raita
Elisabeth Turhapuro

Spede Pasanen
Härski Hartikainen

Juhani Kumpulainen
Kotkala-Hammaslärvänen

Simo Salminen
Lettunen
Mirjam Himberg
Mrs. Välivilja
Leila Itkonen
Mrs. Kotkala-Hammaslärvänen
Anna-Liisa Ruotsi
Huvilanaapuri
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ere Kokkonen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Uuno Turhapuro is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”