Sysmäläinen(1938)
Sysmäläinen Synopsis
In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.
Sysmäläinen (1938) is a comedy and history film directed by Valentin Vaala, released on November 6, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Olavi Reimas, Sirkka Sari, Vilho Auvinen and Kerttu Salmi. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Valentin Vaala
- Writers:
- Jalmari Finne, Nisse Hirn
- Producers:
- Matti Schreck
- Cinematographer:
- Armas Hirvonen
- Composer:
- Felix Krohn
- Production:
- Suomi-Filmi
- Budget:
- $269,934
- Status:
- Released
Sysmäläinen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Olavi Reimas
as Arvid Tandefelt
Sirkka Sari
as Brita Ekestubbe
- Vilho Auvinen
Vilho Auvinen
as Haavuri-Kustaa
Kerttu Salmi
as Johanna
Uuno Laakso
as Erik Stjernhök
Sven Relander
as Axel Ringius
Topo Leistelä
as Arvid's Father
Paavo Jännes
as Henrik Ekestubbe
- Tuulikki Schreck
Tuulikki Schreck
as Brita as Child
- Kalevi Koski
Kalevi Koski
as Arvid as Child
- Kosti Aaltonen
Kosti Aaltonen
as Merchant (uncredited)
- Iivari Kainulainen
Iivari Kainulainen
as Vicar (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Valentin Vaala, written by Jalmari Finne and Nisse Hirn, produced by Matti Schreck.
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Sysmäläinen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Sysmäläinen – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sysmäläinen?
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The main cast of Sysmäläinen (1938) includes Olavi Reimas, Sirkka Sari, Vilho Auvinen, Kerttu Salmi and Uuno Laakso. The film was directed by Valentin Vaala. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sysmäläinen released?
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Sysmäläinen was released on November 6, 1938 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Sysmäläinen worth watching?
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Sysmäläinen (1938) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.