Simpauttaja (1975)
During the spring harvest, a strange man arrives in the village on the shores of Lake Pielinen, carrying a rifle and a backpack. He is a skilled worker, a ruthless talker, and a ladies' man. By the time the autumn snow falls, the village has changed. No one can quite figure out the man. He calls himself Simpauttaja. Based on Heikki Turunen's award-winning debut novel, the film is a tragicomic portrayal of rural change.
Director: Veikko Kerttula
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: February 16, 1975
Cast
- Ahti Kuoppala - Simpauttaja
- Pekka Räty - Imppa Ryynänen
- Leni Katajakoski - Juuli Taivainen
- Esko Hukkanen - Kuuno Taivainen
- Anna-Maija Kokkinen - Marketta Willman
- Veikko Tiitinen - Hilppa Ryynänen
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kauko Nord, Raimo Väisänen
Editing: Keijo Virtanen
Production: MTV
Country: Finland
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Veikko Kerttula
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Simpauttaja about?
- During the spring harvest, a strange man arrives in the village on the shores of Lake Pielinen, carrying a rifle and a backpack. He is a skilled worker, a ruthless talker, and a ladies' man. By the time the autumn snow falls, the village has changed. No one can quite figure out the man. He calls himself Simpauttaja. Based on Heikki Turunen's award-winning debut novel, the film is a tragicomic portrayal of rural change.
- Who directed Simpauttaja?
- Simpauttaja was directed by Veikko Kerttula.
- Who stars in Simpauttaja?
- Simpauttaja stars Ahti Kuoppala, Pekka Räty, Leni Katajakoski, Esko Hukkanen, Anna-Maija Kokkinen, Veikko Tiitinen.
- How long is Simpauttaja?
- Simpauttaja has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is Simpauttaja?
- Simpauttaja is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Simpauttaja produced?
- Simpauttaja was produced in Finland.