| Inspector Frans J. Palmu | |
|---|---|
 Inspector Palmu, played by Joel Rinne | |
| First appearance | Kuka murhasi Rouva Skrofin? (Who Murdered Mrs. Skrof?) |
| Last appearance | Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu (It is Written in the Stars, Inspector Palmu!) |
| Created by | Mika Waltari |
| Portrayed by | Joel Rinne |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Police detective |
| Nationality | Finnish |
Inspector Frans J. Palmu (Finnish: Komisario Palmu[a]), depicted as "a gruff detective of the Helsinki Police Department", is one of the most popular characters created by Finnish writer Mika Waltari (who is, however, better known outside Finland for his historical novels).
The character starred in three mystery novels, all of which were filmed. His first appearance was in the 1939 novel Who Murdered Mrs. Skrof? (Kuka murhasi Rouva Skrofin?).[1] The second book, Inspector Palmu's Mistake (Komisario Palmun erehdys), was filmed first in 1960, while the second film, Gas, Inspector Palmu! (Kaasua, Komisario Palmu), is based on the first novel. The film's Swedish title is the same as that of the original story. A fourth film was made without Waltari's involvement. The script was written by Georg Korkman and Matti Kassila, who also directed all four films. In addition The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu (Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu) was written by Waltari knowingly so that it could be filmed.
The first movie, Inspector Palmu's Mistake, was produced by Suomen Filmiteollisuus and the latter three by Fennada. Joel Rinne plays Palmu in all four films and is accompanied by his jack-of-all-trades assistant (later restaurant owner) Väinö Kokki played by Leo Jokela and Toivo Virta the university-educated officer (who eventually outranks Palmu) played by Matti Ranin. The fourth and final film, Vodkaa, komisario Palmu, was released in 1969.
On January 19, 2021, it was announced that Renny Harlin will direct the new Inspector Palmu film.[2][3][4] Although the film is shot in Finland, unlike the previous Finnish-language Palmu films, Harlin's film is becoming an international English-language production, where an actor is also being sought internationally for the title role. Filming of the new Inspector Palmu should begin at the end of 2024.[5][6]
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- ^ Panu Rajala: Unio mystica: Mika Waltarin elämä ja teokset. Helsinki: WSOY, 2008. ISBN 978-951-0-31137-0. (in Finnish)
- ^ HS: Renny Harlin ohjaa uuden Komisario Palmu -elokuvan, joka perustuu Waltarin ennen julkaisemattomaan käsikirjoitukseen (in Finnish)
- ^ YLE: Komisario Palmu palaa valkokankaalle – Renny Harlin ohjaa ensimmäisen uuden Palmu-leffan (in Finnish)
- ^ Mecca, Dan (11 June 2021). "The B-Side – In Conversation with Renny Harlin". The Film Stage. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ Kinnunen, Kalle (6 October 2023). "Renny Harlinin uudesta Komisario Palmu -elokuvasta tulee englanninkielinen: "Palmun näyttelijää haetaan kansainvälisesti"". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Huhtala, Jussi (6 October 2023). "Renny Harlinin Komisario Palmu -elokuva tehdään englanniksi – Kuka kansainvälinen tähti on Komisario Palmu?". Episodi (in Finnish). Retrieved 6 October 2023.