Eight Deadly Shots_
Small-farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. The movie is a flashback examining the events that finally lead to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks deeper into poverty, gets into trouble with police and tax officials, all while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a real story.
Created By
Mikko Niskanen
Network
Yle TV1
Episodes
4
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Eight Deadly Shots has 1 season with 4 episodes spanning 1972.
Rating
With a 9.5/10 rating from 2 votes, Eight Deadly Shots is considered highly rated.
Year context
Eight Deadly Shots first aired 54 years ago in 1972.
CAST (20)
Mikko Niskanen
Pasi
Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala
Pasin Vaimo
TP
Tauno Paananen
Tauno
EL
Elina Liimatainen
Elina
AV
Ari Vainiontaus
Ari
MA
Mauno Argillander
Manu
Paavo Pentikäinen
Reiska
IP
Ilmari Piilonen
Karvamato
YL
Yrjö Liehunen
Kauppias
Kaarlo Wilska
Saarnaaja
OT
Olavi Tervahartiala
Taisto Kokki
SH
Sulo Hokkanen
Sulo Kokki
HV
Harri Väreluoto
Nimismies
PW
Pertti Weckström
Lääkäri
HT
Helinä Tevi-Pekkanen
Pasin Vaimon Sisar
RR
Riku Rinkama
Tuomari
SN
Sakari Niskanen
1. Poliisi, Ulosottomies
SO
Sulo Olkkonen
2. Poliisi
JL
Jorma Lindfors
3. Poliisi, Ulosottomies
TK
Toivo Kähkönen
4. Poliisi
SEASONS (1 season, 4 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
4
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Mikko Niskanen
NETWORKS (1)
Yle TV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Eight Deadly Shots about?
Small-farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. The movie is a flashback examining the events that finally lead to the tragic shooting. As time goes by, Pasi sinks deeper into poverty, gets into trouble with police and tax officials, all while family arguments grow more and more serious. Based on a real story.
How many seasons does Eight Deadly Shots have?
Eight Deadly Shots has 1 season with 4 episodes total.
Who created Eight Deadly Shots?
Eight Deadly Shots was created by Mikko Niskanen.
Who stars in Eight Deadly Shots?
The cast of Eight Deadly Shots includes Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Tauno Paananen, Elina Liimatainen, Ari Vainiontaus.
What is the rating of Eight Deadly Shots?
Eight Deadly Shots has a rating of 9.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
Is Eight Deadly Shots still running?
Eight Deadly Shots has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
