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An Unknown Friend

4.719781h 30mMovieCrime

The cold and ruthless Bruno is married to Karen. Together they seek out poor and defenseless people offering them life insurance policies. Bruno and Karen make sure that it pays off. A movie about insurance scams. Inspector Susikoski investigates.

DirectorLars G. Thelestam
WritersIsmo Sajakorpi·Matti-Juhani Karila
ProducerPentti Helanne

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Cast · Directed by Lars G. Thelestam

ÅLÅke Lindman
Åke Lindman
inspector Olavi Susikoski
BOBruno O'Ya
Bruno O'Ya
Bruno Linden
KOKate O'Mara
Kate O'Mara
Karen Linden
APAnne Pohtamo
Anne Pohtamo
Harriet Berg
NW
Nanny Westerlund
Lydia Lindström
JPJukka-Pekka Palo
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Risto Antero Ahvenainen
RMRisto Mäkelä
Risto Mäkelä
Unto Åkerblom
PAPekka Autiovuori
Pekka Autiovuori
Etsivä Laine
KHKauko Helovirta
Kauko Helovirta
Tohtori Oiva Berg
HH
Hannu Huuska
Tavaratalon vaateosaston myyjä
KJ
Kaarlo Juurela
Toimistovirkailija kirkkoherranvirastossa
LI
Leila Itkonen
Lydia Lindström

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An Unknown Friend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams An Unknown Friend?

An Unknown Friend isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is An Unknown Friend on Netflix?

No, An Unknown Friend is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is An Unknown Friend on Amazon Prime Video?

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An Unknown Friend isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for An Unknown Friend?

An Unknown Friend hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 10, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.