Raid (2000)
Raid is a 2000 Finnish-language drama series created by Tapio Piirainen and Harri Nykänen. It stars Kai Lehtinen, Oiva Lohtander and Mari Rantasila.
Raid is based on detective stories by author Harri Nykänen and made into a 12-part series. The story tells about a police officer who has been investigating white-collar crimes is shot dead in a TV-studio. Another policeman takes his own life at his summer home. A young woman, an executive with a powerful electronics concern, also commits suicide. Her embittered father suspects foul play and he invites Raid, the woman's former boyfriend to "make inquiries". Meanwhile, the police are looking for the first killer - and the trail leads inexorably to Raid. Very soon, however, they realise that the guilty party is somewhere else, and the interests of the police and the avenging angel Raid converge. The unholy alliance shows that even those with morals may, to some extent, use immoral means to achieve an end. The Raid series was voted the best TV-programme in Finland year 2000. Tapio Piirainen received an award for best script and best direction.
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What is Raid about?
Raid is based on detective stories by author Harri Nykänen and made into a 12-part series. The story tells about a police officer who has been investigating white-collar crimes is shot dead in a TV-studio. Another policeman takes his own life at his summer home. A young woman, an executive with a powerful electronics concern, also commits suicide. Her embittered father suspects foul play and he invites Raid, the woman's former boyfriend to "make inquiries". Meanwhile, the police are looking for the first killer - and the trail leads inexorably to Raid. Very soon, however, they realise that the guilty party is somewhere else, and the interests of the police and the avenging angel Raid converge. The unholy alliance shows that even those with morals may, to some extent, use immoral means to achieve an end. The Raid series was voted the best TV-programme in Finland year 2000. Tapio Piirainen received an award for best script and best direction.
When was Raid released?
Raid was released on 10 January 2000.
How many episodes does Raid have?
Raid has 12 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Raid?
Raid was created by Tapio Piirainen and Harri Nykänen.
Cast
- Kai Lehtinen as Raid
- Oiva Lohtander as Eero Jansson
- Mari Rantasila as Tarja Piirainen
- Miitta Sorvali as Eeva Jansson
- Pekka Huotari as Hannu 'Hopo' Huusko
- Juha Muje as Sundman
- Tuula Nyman as Ritva Hakala
- Esko Salminen as Uki Kukkamaa
- Tapio Liinoja as Hammar
- Ossi Ahlapuro as Tuomela
- Rea Mauranen as Raili Kukkamaa
- Markku Maalismaa as Ratsumies
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