Scarlet Week (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1954, Scarlet Week is a drama and romance film directed by Matti Kassila, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. After a weekend of dancing and camping on a recreation island near the city, a young factory worker decides to stay and cut work for a day. Walking around the now deserted island, he meets a beautiful woman camping alone and sunbathing in the nude on the beach. A hot romance flares up between the worker and the more upper-class married lady, lasting through the light-filled nights of the whole summer week until the woman's much older husband returns to the island the next weekend.
Who’s in it. Scarlet Week stars Gunvor Sandkvist as Siiri Forss, Matti Oravisto as Usko Siltanen, Toivo Mäkelä as Bertel Forss and Paavo Hukkinen as Usko's 1st Pal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Scarlet Week has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scarlet Week page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarlet Week tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scarlet Week (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scarlet Week change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scarlet Week worth watching?
- Scarlet Week holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scarlet Week?
- Scarlet Week stars Gunvor Sandkvist, Matti Oravisto, Toivo Mäkelä, Paavo Hukkinen and Kauko Laurikainen.
- When was Scarlet Week released?
- Scarlet Week was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.