The Clan: Tale of the Frogs (1984)
Young Alex Sammakko has seen his brothers defy the law in a series of deeds that first land them in jail, and then, after they escape and return to their rural home, land them back in the lap of their locally notorious family. Alex wants nothing to do with them. He is in love with Mirja, whose family is not that different from the Sammakko's, but who shares Alex's viewpoints and feelings. Not helping matters is a police department convinced that all Sammakkos are bad, and the family itself, pressuring Alex to follow in their murky footsteps.
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: November 30, 1984
Cast
- Markku Halme - Aleksanteri Suuri Sammakko
- Minna Soisalo - Mirja Andersson
- Sakari Rouvinen - Roope Andersson
- Juhani Niemelä - Samuli Sammakko
- Antti Litja - Benjamin Sammakko
- Kari Väänänen - Leevi Sammakko
- Matti Pellonpää - Ritsari
- Mikko Majanlahti - Pike Andersson
- Tuija Vuolle - Ulla Sammakko
- Soli Labbart - Saara-Muori Sammakko
Screenplay
- Tauno Kaukonen (Novel)
- Mika Kaurismäki (Screenplay)
- Aki Kaurismäki (Screenplay)
Music: Anssi Tikanmäki
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Mika Kaurismäki
Production: Villealfa Filmproductions
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on novel or book
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Clan: Tale of the Frogs about?
- Young Alex Sammakko has seen his brothers defy the law in a series of deeds that first land them in jail, and then, after they escape and return to their rural home, land them back in the lap of their locally notorious family. Alex wants nothing to do with them. He is in love with Mirja, whose family is not that different from the Sammakko's, but who shares Alex's viewpoints and feelings. Not helping matters is a police department convinced that all Sammakkos are bad, and the family itself, pressuring Alex to follow in their murky footsteps.
- Who directed The Clan: Tale of the Frogs?
- The Clan: Tale of the Frogs was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
- Who stars in The Clan: Tale of the Frogs?
- The Clan: Tale of the Frogs stars Markku Halme, Minna Soisalo, Sakari Rouvinen, Juhani Niemelä, Antti Litja, Kari Väänänen.
- How long is The Clan: Tale of the Frogs?
- The Clan: Tale of the Frogs has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Clan: Tale of the Frogs?
- The Clan: Tale of the Frogs is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Clan: Tale of the Frogs produced?
- The Clan: Tale of the Frogs was produced in Finland.