
SIEGE 55
Crime series
6 x 42 min
Seasons: 1
A Gripping true story of a siege that shocked Finland.
The Taxi driver wanted to be a legendary criminal.
The Cop wanted to save everyone.
Only one succeeded.
A True crime drama series about a high-pressure hostage and siege situation and the rise and fall of a legendary criminal.
The First contract killing in Finland took place in 1992 and it led to a 55-hour hostage situation two years later. The Whole nation followed the unfolding of the events when an entire apartment building and its residents were held hostage by a ruthless killer. Siege follows the unique and chilling tangle of crimes from both the point of view of the criminals and the police. It’s an engaging thriller, but also a character study on one of the most memorable characters in Finland's criminal history - Ilpo Larha.
Leading roles
Elias Salonen (Ilpo Larha)
Jussi Vatanen (Detective Inspector Heinonen)
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Director
Petri Kotwica
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Concept and the Head Screenwriter
Hannu Kontturi
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Screenwriters
Hannu Kontturi, Antti Pesonen
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Producers
Erna Aalto, Laura Ahola
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Executive Producers
Ella Piesala, Jussi Lipponen/Mediwan Finland and Tea Panula/Nelonen Media
Broadcaster
Nelonen Media
Elisa Viihde
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Other financing
Film Tampere
Tampere City
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Broadcasted
2023
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