The Boys(1962)
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The Boys Synopsis
When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, worked as interpreters, rotated business, spied on German love adventures and fought with each other about the favor of soldiers. In autumn 1944, the war was ending. Germans left Oulu by leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard kids and unfinished businesses. The most shocking of all was the faith of young Jake...
The Boys (1962) is a drama and war film directed by Mikko Niskanen, released on November 2, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Pentti Tarkiainen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Uti Saurio and Hannu Vironmäki. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikko Niskanen
- Writers:
- Paavo Rintala, Mikko Niskanen
- Producers:
- T.J. Särkkä
- Cinematographer:
- Olavi Tuomi
- Composer:
- Einar Englund
- Production:
- Suomen Filmiteollisuus
- Budget:
- $45,000
- Status:
- Released
The Boys (1962) Trailer
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The Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Pentti Tarkiainen
Pentti Tarkiainen
as Ilmari 'Immu' Kaarela
Vesa-Matti Loiri
as Jaakko 'Jake' Hoikka
- Uti Saurio
Uti Saurio
as Paavo 'Pate' Harju
- Hannu Vironmäki
Hannu Vironmäki
as Matti Korpi
- Markku Söderström
Markku Söderström
as Urkki
- Heikki Rissanen
Heikki Rissanen
as Kaaleppi
- Ilkka Liikanen
Ilkka Liikanen
as Martti
- Martti Isosalo
Martti Isosalo
as Topi
- Reima Eskelinen
Reima Eskelinen
- Jorma Valtanen
Jorma Valtanen
Liisa Nevalainen
as Jake's Mother
Kauko Helovirta
as Fritz Mayer
Key crew
Directed by Mikko Niskanen, written by Paavo Rintala and Mikko Niskanen, produced by T.J. Särkkä.
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The Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boys online?
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Who stars in The Boys?
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The main cast of The Boys (1962) includes Pentti Tarkiainen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Uti Saurio, Hannu Vironmäki and Markku Söderström. The film was directed by Mikko Niskanen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boys released?
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The Boys was released on November 2, 1962 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Boys worth watching?
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The Boys (1962) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boys?
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