Poet and Muse(1978)
Runoilija ja muusa
Poet and Muse Synopsis
Semi-fictitious biopic of Finnish poet Eino Leino, made with a large budget to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The film concentrates on his relationships with first wife Freya Schoultz and later muse, poetess L. Onerva. His friends include equally central figures of the Finnish cultural scene in the early 1900s, such as painters Halonen and Gallén-Kallela, and composer Sibelius.
Poet and Muse (1978) is a drama and romance film directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta, released on October 13, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Esko Salminen, Katja Salminen, Elina Salo and Paavo Liski. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jaakko Pakkasvirta
- Writers:
- Jaakko Pakkasvirta, Titta Karakorpi
- Producers:
- Jaakko Pakkasvirta
- Cinematographer:
- Esa Vuorinen
- Composer:
- Henrik Otto Donner
- Production:
- Filmityö
- Status:
- Released
Poet and Muse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esko Salminen
as Eino Leino
- Katja Salminen
Katja Salminen
as Freya Schoultz
Elina Salo
as L. Onerva
- Paavo Liski
Paavo Liski
as Kasimir Leino
- Pertti Palo
Pertti Palo
as Artturi Lönnbohm
Marita Nordberg
as Freya's mother
Heidi Krohn
as Olga Lönnbohm
- Kalle Holmberg
Kalle Holmberg
as Akseli Gallén-Kallela
- Henri Kapulainen
Henri Kapulainen
as Jean Sibelius
- Jaakko Pakkasvirta
Jaakko Pakkasvirta
as Otto Manninen
- Virpi Uimonen
Virpi Uimonen
as Anni Swan
Leif Wager
as kartanon isäntä
Key crew
Directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta, written by Jaakko Pakkasvirta and Titta Karakorpi, produced by Jaakko Pakkasvirta.
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Poet and Muse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Poet and Muse – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Poet and Muse?
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The main cast of Poet and Muse (1978) includes Esko Salminen, Katja Salminen, Elina Salo, Paavo Liski and Pertti Palo. 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 Poet and Muse released?
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Poet and Muse was released on October 13, 1978 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Poet and Muse worth watching?
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Poet and Muse (1978) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 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.