Pohjantähti(1973)
Pohjantähti Synopsis
Jussi Koskela clears a plot of land for his family in the village of Pentinkulma in southern Häme. His son Akseli joins the Red Guard and takes part in the Civil War of 1918, at the end of which he is imprisoned. After his release, Akseli returns to Pentinkulma and tries to raise his family with his wife Elina, as well as acquire more land for his croft in a politically hostile environment. The Winter War and Continuation War take a heavy toll on the Koskela family, but despite this, life goes on.
Pohjantähti (1973) is a drama and history film directed by Edvin Laine, released on February 9, 1973 with a runtime of 3h 22m. It stars Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo and Anja Pohjola. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Edvin Laine
- Writers:
- Väinö Linna, Väinö Linna, Juha Nevalainen
- Cinematographer:
- Olavi Tuomi
- Composer:
- Heikki Aaltoila
- Production:
- Fennada-Filmi
- Status:
- Released
Pohjantähti Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Edvin Laine, written by Väinö Linna, Väinö Linna and Juha Nevalainen.
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Pohjantähti Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Who stars in Pohjantähti?
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The main cast of Pohjantähti (1973) includes Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola and Ulla Eklund. The film was directed by Edvin Laine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pohjantähti released?
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Pohjantähti was released on February 9, 1973 and runs for 3h 22m.
Is Pohjantähti worth watching?
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Pohjantähti (1973) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.