A Boom Through the Valley (1938)
An interesting look into 1931, a year of unemployment and misery in the forests of Norway. The movie is important as both film history and social portrayal. We get insight into working conditions class differences between loggers and forest owners. Based on the events of the Julussa conflict the movie depicts early labour organization, unity and strike.
Director: Olav Dalgard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 15, 1938
Cast
- Tryggve Larssen - Knut Slettås, lumberjack
- Ragnhild Hald - Laura, Knuts wife
- Ida Rothmann - Tordis, Knut and Lauras daughter
- Kåre Wicklund - Per, Knut and Lauras son
- Astrid Sommer - Grandmother
- Harald Steen - The Doctor
- Martin Linge - Sheriff
- Finn Bernhoft - Lumberjack
- Hans Bille - Forest Owner
- Jens Bolling - Strikebreaker
Screenplay
Music: Jolly Kramer-Johansen
Cinematography: Reidar Lund
Production: Norsk Lydfilm AS
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
More Films by Director: Olav Dalgard
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Boom Through the Valley about?
- An interesting look into 1931, a year of unemployment and misery in the forests of Norway. The movie is important as both film history and social portrayal. We get insight into working conditions class differences between loggers and forest owners. Based on the events of the Julussa conflict the movie depicts early labour organization, unity and strike.
- Who directed A Boom Through the Valley?
- A Boom Through the Valley was directed by Olav Dalgard.
- Who stars in A Boom Through the Valley?
- A Boom Through the Valley stars Tryggve Larssen, Ragnhild Hald, Ida Rothmann, Kåre Wicklund, Astrid Sommer, Harald Steen.
- How long is A Boom Through the Valley?
- A Boom Through the Valley has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is A Boom Through the Valley?
- A Boom Through the Valley is a Drama film.
- Where was A Boom Through the Valley produced?
- A Boom Through the Valley was produced in Norway.