Vares: The Sheriff - Full Cast and Crew

Cast

Arto Nieminen

as Saluunan wc:ssä ja murhapaikalla keskusteleva gorilla 1

Joonas Suominen

as Saluunan wc:ssä ja murhapaikalla keskusteleva gorilla 2

Petri Aulin

as Kalashnikov-rynnäkkökiväärimies

Uolevi Ojala

as Onni The Hulk

Kerli Kyllönen

as Viivi, Koskenlaskijan tyttöystävä

Stefan Karlsson

as Lääkäri

Hanna Kolponlahti

as Biljardisalin hoito

Hanna Suomi

as Satamasaluunan emäntä

Sami Olander

as Satamasaluunan kyyppari

Valtteri Roiha

as Johannes Salomaa

Susanna Urpo

as Anneli Valkama

Jarmo Altis

as Poliisi

Kirsi Alm-Siira

as Uutistenlukija televisiossa

Crew

Director of Photography

Jukka Helle

Producer

Michael Klaukien

Original Music Composer

Mika Karttunen

Screenplay

Andreas Lonardoni

Original Music Composer

Second Assistant Camera

First Assistant Director

Pauliina Salonius

Second Assistant Director

Jan Granström

First Assistant Camera

Production Sound Mixer

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Special Effects Technician

Vares Movies

This Finnish detective series follows PI Vares, known as "the Finnish Columbo," as he navigates mysterious crimes and dangerous underworld syndicates in Helsinki. Over 14 seasons and 28 years, the series has gained a cult following for its gritty portrayal of the city, intricate cases of disappearance, homicide, and ritualistic murders, and the resilient character of Vares. The show also features his bittersweet partnership with junior colleague Kuronen, who balances Vares' eccentricity with modern detective skills. Each season presents a self-contained case, culminating in a dramatic showdown with a villain. The series blends gritty realism with whimsical dialogue, making it a unique treat for fans of detective and crime shows.