The Classic (2001 film)

The Classic (Klassikko) is a 2001 Finnish comedy film directed by Kari Väänänen. It is based on Kari Hotakainen's semi-autobiographical novel Klassikko. The film stars Martti Suosalo as writer Kari Hotakainen who receives an assignment from his publisher to write a confessional autobiographical novel.

Pertti Sveholm won the best supporting actor Jussi Award for his role as police lieutenant Vikström.

Cast

 * Martti Suosalo as Kari Hotakainen, a writer
 * Janne Hyytiäinen as Pertti Olavi "Pera" Kiilopää
 * Matti Onnismaa as Kartio, a car dealer
 * Pertti Sveholm as Vikström, a police lieutenant
 * Pirkka-Pekka Petelius as Veisterä, a publisher
 * Arvi Lind as himself
 * Susanna Roine as Tiia