Tukkijoella (1928)
“Tukkijoella” (Log River – 1928). Films of this genre gave the Finnish cinema and the viewing public one of its most popular characters – the lumberjack (tukkijatka, tukkipoika, tukkilainen) who at his most heroic hour becomes the log-roller or the shooter of rapids (koskenlaskija). The significance of this character in Finnish film is comparable to that of the Cowboy on American cinema. He is the pioneer, the wanderer, the adventurer. He negotiates the frontier, he is an embodiment of the conflict between wilderness and civilization.
Director: Axel Slangus, Wilho Ilmari
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 5, 1928
Cast
- Urho Somersalmi - Aaprami Turkka
- Ellen Sylvin - Katri Pietola
- Mary Hannikainen - Anni
- Kirsti Suonio - Maija Rivakka
- Eino Salmela - Antti Huhtanen
- Paavo Kostioja - Huotari
- Ossi Korhonen - Pölhö-Kustaa
- Heikki Välisalmi - Heikki Tolari
- Emil Lindh - J. Pietola
- Agnes Lindh - Rättärin äiti
Screenplay
- Erkki Karu (Screenplay)
- Teuvo Pakkala (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Frans Ekebom
Editing: Axel Slangus, Frans Ekebom
Production: Suomi-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: No Language
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on play or musical, silent film
More Films by Director: Axel Slangus, Wilho Ilmari
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tukkijoella about?
- “Tukkijoella” (Log River – 1928). Films of this genre gave the Finnish cinema and the viewing public one of its most popular characters – the lumberjack (tukkijatka, tukkipoika, tukkilainen) who at his most heroic hour becomes the log-roller or the shooter of rapids (koskenlaskija). The significance of this character in Finnish film is comparable to that of the Cowboy on American cinema. He is the pioneer, the wanderer, the adventurer. He negotiates the frontier, he is an embodiment of the conflict between wilderness and civilization.
- Who directed Tukkijoella?
- Tukkijoella was directed by Axel Slangus, Wilho Ilmari.
- Who stars in Tukkijoella?
- Tukkijoella stars Urho Somersalmi, Ellen Sylvin, Mary Hannikainen, Kirsti Suonio, Eino Salmela, Paavo Kostioja.
- How long is Tukkijoella?
- Tukkijoella has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Tukkijoella?
- Tukkijoella is a Comedy film.
- Where was Tukkijoella produced?
- Tukkijoella was produced in Finland.