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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