The Green Widow(1968)
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The Green Widow Synopsis
A lonely young suburban housewife participates in a radio interview survey while simultaneously engaging in an extramarital affair.
The Green Widow (1968) is a drama and romance film directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta, released on January 19, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Eija Pokkinen, Risto Aaltonen, Matti Siitonen and Mai-Brit Heljo. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jaakko Pakkasvirta
- Writers:
- Jaakko Pakkasvirta
- Producers:
- Risto Jarva
- Cinematographer:
- Heikki Katajisto
- Composer:
- Henrik Otto Donner
- Production:
- Filminor
- Status:
- Released
The Green Widow Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Eija Pokkinen
Eija Pokkinen
as Helinä Lehmusto
- Risto Aaltonen
Risto Aaltonen
as Pentti Lehmusto
- Matti Siitonen
Matti Siitonen
as Young sociologist, 'Sam Tietäväinen'
Mai-Brit Heljo
as Gertrud Kaira
Heidi Krohn
as Mrs. Saxen
- Leena Ortola
Leena Ortola
as liikunnanohjaaja uimahallissa
- Richard Ahlqvist
Richard Ahlqvist
as Helinän rakastaja
- Ilari Paatso
Ilari Paatso
as tirkistelevä nuorukainen
- Maija-Leena Soinne
Maija-Leena Soinne
as kampaamoapulainen
- Heikki Hämäläinen
Heikki Hämäläinen
as Pentin keilakaveri
- Lauri Lammela
Lauri Lammela
as mies rouva Kairan kutsuilla
- Kai Lappalainen
Kai Lappalainen
as mies rouva Kairan kutsuilla
Key crew
Directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta, written by Jaakko Pakkasvirta, produced by Risto Jarva.
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The Green Widow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Green Widow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Green Widow online?
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The Green Widow (1968) is available to stream on Kirjastokino, and to rent or buy from Kirjastokino and Elisa Viihde. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Green Widow?
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The main cast of The Green Widow (1968) includes Eija Pokkinen, Risto Aaltonen, Matti Siitonen, Mai-Brit Heljo and Heidi Krohn. The film was directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Green Widow released?
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The Green Widow was released on January 19, 1968 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Green Widow worth watching?
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The Green Widow (1968) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.