'Scapegoat'
Syntipukki (Syndabocken)
Le bouc émissaire (French title)
Der Sündenbock (German title)

Finland 1957 B/W 91min Fennada-Filmi Oy

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Comedy

cast: Lasse Pöysti (Frans Koikkalainen/Mussu), Hannes Häyrinen (Mr. Miettinen), Leo Jokela, Hilkka Helinä (Mrs. Aro), Marjatta Kallio (Irja Salo), Rolf Labbart (Herbert Vaara), Toivo Mäkelä (Lasse Aro), Aino Mantsas, Tuija Halonen (Baby), Uljas Kandolin, Tommi Rinne, Leni Katajakoski, Irja Kuusla, Saara Ranin, Mai-Brit Heljo
credits: dir. Matti Kassila, music Heikki Aaltoila, based on a play by Agapetus (script by Matti Kassila, Hannes Häyrinen and Ritva Arvelo), DOP Esko Nevalainen, makeup Leo Jokela

A remake from an old play. A stupid young man goes to the town and asks for a job. He finds one in a supermarket, one in which he is perfect. They need a scapecoat because there happens so many mistakes and little accidents.

Oldish acting, somewhat dull plot. If you'll find these things enjoyable, this is a must-see for you.

The same story was also filmed in 1935 with Kaarlo Kartio as the scapecoat.

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