Judge Martta (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, Judge Martta is a drama film directed by Hannu Leminen, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Judge Martta (1943) is based on a play by Ilmari Turja. The problem for Martta Karsta (Helena Kara) in the film, which takes place in Helsinki and an Eastern Finnish parish, is to balance work and family. According to her husband, deputy judge Juho Karsta (Unto Salminen) and father-in-law, professor Kalle Karsta (Uuno Laakso), the place for a woman and a mother is at home with her child and not at work. Only her mother-in-law, dentist Ilona Sjöberg-Karsta (Elsa Rantalainen) encourages Martta to advance in her career.
Who’s in it. Judge Martta stars Helena Kara as Martta Kaataja, Uuno Laakso as Kalle Karsta, Elsa Rantalainen as Ilona Sjöberg-Karsta and Aku Korhonen as Gustaf Schroderus, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judge Martta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judge Martta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judge Martta (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Judge Martta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Judge Martta?
- Judge Martta stars Helena Kara, Uuno Laakso, Elsa Rantalainen, Aku Korhonen and Mervi Järventaus.
- When was Judge Martta released?
- Judge Martta was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.