---
title: "An Unknown Friend"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/an-unknown-friend-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 567032
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# An Unknown Friend (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/an-unknown-friend-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

An Unknown Friend is a crime film released in Finland on January 20, 1978. The film features a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and has a classification of K-12. The narrative centers on a cold and ruthless character named Bruno, who is married to Karen. Together, Bruno and Karen target poor and defenseless people by offering them life insurance policies. The couple then ensures that these policies pay off, forming the basis of a story that explores insurance scams. As the scheme unfolds, an investigator named Inspector Susikoski steps in to look into the matter. The film documents these events as Inspector Susikoski conducts his investigation into the criminal activities surrounding the insurance policies.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch An Unknown Friend?
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### Q: Is An Unknown Friend worth watching?
An Unknown Friend holds a community rating of 4.7/10. It offers engaging Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie An Unknown Friend and when was it released?
An Unknown Friend is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1978.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [An Unknown Friend — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/567032)
- [An Unknown Friend (1978) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078426/fullcredits/cast)
- [An Unknown Friend (1978) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/567032-tuntematon-ystava/cast)
- [An Unknown Friend (1978) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/an-unknown-friend/credits)

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