Seitsemän veljestä
1939 · 108 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History
Based on a novel by Aleksis Kivi. Follows the story of seven brothers of Jukola in 19th century Finland.
Directed by Wilho Ilmari · Written by Mika Waltari
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Edvin Laine Juhani -
Eino Kaipainen Tuomas -
Kaarlo Kytö Aapo -
Kaarlo Kartio Simeoni -
Joel Rinne Timo -
Unto Salminen Lauri - A Arvo Kuusla Eero
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Toppo Elonperä -
Ida Salmi -
Elsa Turakainen Venla -
Wilho Ilmari Mäkelä -
Yrjö Tuominen Police Chief
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