Zombie and the Ghost Train


1h 28m 1991

Brief Synopsis

A young musician called Zombie wanders around aimlessly, from Helsinki to Istanbul, trying to find his place in the in a band--and in the world.

Film Details

Also Known As
Zombie Ja Kummitusjuna
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1991
Production Company
Finnish Film Foundation; Jukka Vilhunen; Villaelfa Filmproductions
Distribution Company
Finnkino Oy; First Run Features
Location
Helsinki, Finland; Istanbul, Turkey

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

A young musician called Zombie wanders around aimlessly, from Helsinki to Istanbul, trying to find his place in the in a band--and in the world.

Film Details

Also Known As
Zombie Ja Kummitusjuna
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1991
Production Company
Finnish Film Foundation; Jukka Vilhunen; Villaelfa Filmproductions
Distribution Company
Finnkino Oy; First Run Features
Location
Helsinki, Finland; Istanbul, Turkey

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Recipient of the 1991 Jussi award (Finnish Oscar).

Released in Finland July 26, 1991

Released in United States August 10, 1994

Awarded best actor at 1991 San Sebastian International Film Festival and later in 1993 at Pescara Film Festival in Italy.

Awarded the Critic's Award at the 1992 Rouen Film Festival.

Shown at New York Film Festival September 20 - October 6, 1991.

Shown at Pescara Film Festival in Italy September 1993.

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (in competition) September 19-28, 1991.

Shown at the Rouen Festival of Nordic Cinema March 1992.

35mm

color

dialogue Finnish

subtitled English

mono

Released in Finland July 26, 1991

Released in United States August 10, 1994 (Public Theater; New York City)