Avoveteen(1939)
Avoveteen Synopsis
Yrjö Niemelä leaves the countryside for Helsinki. Unemployed, homeless, and penniless, the young man attempts suicide in despair, but a Salvation Army soldier comes to his rescue at the last moment. His luck changes when Yrjö gets a job in a warehouse and, as a fast runner, becomes a sports coach. His childhood sweetheart Elsa encourages him to succeed.
Avoveteen (1939) is a drama film directed by Orvo Saarikivi, released on August 27, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Kullervo Kalske, Irma Seikkula, Aino Lohikoski and Hugo Hytönen. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Orvo Saarikivi
- Writers:
- Urho Karhumäki, Ilmari Unho
- Producers:
- Matti Schreck
- Cinematographer:
- Uno Pihlström
- Composer:
- Harry Bergström
- Production:
- Suomi-Filmi
- Status:
- Released
Avoveteen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kullervo Kalske
as Yrjö Niemelä
Irma Seikkula
as Elsa
Aino Lohikoski
as Kieronperän emäntä
Hugo Hytönen
as Kieronperän isäntä
Reino Valkama
as nappikauppias Lehtinen
Paavo Jännes
as kauppaneuvos
Elsa Rantalainen
as rouva Järveläinen
Sasu Haapanen
as Jaakko Viklund
Hannes Häyrinen
as Jussi Marttila
Kaarlo Saarnio
as pelastusarmeijalainen
- Martti Jukola
Martti Jukola
as Martti Jukola
Pentti Saares
as valmentaja
Key crew
Directed by Orvo Saarikivi, written by Urho Karhumäki and Ilmari Unho, produced by Matti Schreck.
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Avoveteen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Avoveteen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Avoveteen online?
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Who stars in Avoveteen?
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The main cast of Avoveteen (1939) includes Kullervo Kalske, Irma Seikkula, Aino Lohikoski, Hugo Hytönen and Reino Valkama. The film was directed by Orvo Saarikivi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Avoveteen released?
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Avoveteen was released on August 27, 1939 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Avoveteen worth watching?
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Avoveteen (1939) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.