Hiekkakuningas (1972)
A story about one man's success and another's demise. Algoth Mäki, who moved to southern Finland in search of work, encounters the harsh world of gravel mining, where others succumb, but Hurme, the Sand King, continues his rise up the social ladder.
Director: Jukka Sipilä
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Cast
- Matti Oravisto - Otto Hurme
- Paavo Pentikäinen - Algoth Mäki
- Martti Pennanen - Olli
- Kari Franck - Reiska
- Erkki Mikkola - Viljo
- Kauko Laurikainen - Aro
- Vesa Mäkelä - Hammari
- Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala - Eila Mäki
- Anja Pohjola - Hurmeen vaimo
- Leena Uotila - Annika Hurme
Screenplay
Production: YLE
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Jukka Sipilä
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hiekkakuningas about?
- A story about one man's success and another's demise. Algoth Mäki, who moved to southern Finland in search of work, encounters the harsh world of gravel mining, where others succumb, but Hurme, the Sand King, continues his rise up the social ladder.
- Who directed Hiekkakuningas?
- Hiekkakuningas was directed by Jukka Sipilä.
- Who stars in Hiekkakuningas?
- Hiekkakuningas stars Matti Oravisto, Paavo Pentikäinen, Martti Pennanen, Kari Franck, Erkki Mikkola, Kauko Laurikainen.
- How long is Hiekkakuningas?
- Hiekkakuningas has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Hiekkakuningas?
- Hiekkakuningas is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Hiekkakuningas produced?
- Hiekkakuningas was produced in Finland.