Punainen viiva (1959)
The story of the first elections in Finland. Farmer Topi Romppainen lives a modest life with his family in Kainuu in the early 20th century. While shopping in the village, Topi hears about the upcoming parliamentary elections. His wife Riikka decides to find out more and ends up at a meeting of the Social Democrats.
Director: Matti Kassila
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 4, 1959
Cast
- Holger Salin - Topi Romppanen
- Liisa Nevalainen - Riika
- Pertti Tanner - Sake
- Jukka Eklund - Vesteri
- Marianne Eronen - Petti
- Terhi Virtanen - Iita Linta Maria
- Tiina Jokela - Pirjeri
- Jussi Jurkka - Puntarpää
- Rakel Laakso - Kunilla
- Tarmo Manni - Simana Arhippaini
Screenplay
- Matti Kassila (Screenplay)
- Ilmari Kianto (Novel)
Music: Osmo Lindeman
Cinematography: Esko Nevalainen
Editing: Ossi Skurnik
Production: Fennada-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Punainen viiva about?
- The story of the first elections in Finland. Farmer Topi Romppainen lives a modest life with his family in Kainuu in the early 20th century. While shopping in the village, Topi hears about the upcoming parliamentary elections. His wife Riikka decides to find out more and ends up at a meeting of the Social Democrats.
- Who directed Punainen viiva?
- Punainen viiva was directed by Matti Kassila.
- Who stars in Punainen viiva?
- Punainen viiva stars Holger Salin, Liisa Nevalainen, Pertti Tanner, Jukka Eklund, Marianne Eronen, Terhi Virtanen.
- How long is Punainen viiva?
- Punainen viiva has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Punainen viiva?
- Punainen viiva is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Punainen viiva produced?
- Punainen viiva was produced in Finland.