About this movie
In October 1930, a group of officers belonging to the Finnish army's top leadership decided, after a night of drinking, to kidnap Finland's retired first president, Ståhlberg. The Finnish people were divided in the aftermath of the civil war, and the political atmosphere was turbulent and tense. However, the kidnapping went wrong right from the start when the incompetent henchmen recruited for the job were forced to take the president's stubborn wife, Ester Ståhlberg, with them.
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dark comedy
based on true story
lapua movement
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Questions about The Kidnapping of a President
How long is The Kidnapping of a President?
The Kidnapping of a President has a runtime of 1h 27m (1 hour and 27 minutes).
Who directed The Kidnapping of a President?
The Kidnapping of a President was directed by Samuli Valkama and released in 2026.
What genre is The Kidnapping of a President?
The Kidnapping of a President is a Comedy, Drama, History film (2026).
Who stars in The Kidnapping of a President?
The cast of The Kidnapping of a President includes Pertti Sveholm, Riitta Havukainen, Jussi Vatanen, Aku Sipola, Pääru Oja.
