The Scarlet Dove (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, The Scarlet Dove is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Matti Kassila, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Aitamaa is spending holiday with his family at their summer villa. He accidentally reads a letter that was meant to his wife. The letter is from another man. Aitamaa follows his wife to the city and finds out that she has a lover. Later the wife is found killed and Aitamaa becomes the prime suspect.
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Dove stars Tauno Palo as Dr. Olavi Aitamaa, Gunvor Sandkvist as Helena Aitamaa, Helen Elde as Ritva / Erkki's Wife / Irja Huurre and Matti Oravisto as Kristian Haapanen / Rantanen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Scarlet Dove 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 The Scarlet Dove page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Dove tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Dove (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scarlet Dove change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scarlet Dove worth watching?
- The Scarlet Dove holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Dove?
- The Scarlet Dove stars Tauno Palo, Gunvor Sandkvist, Helen Elde, Matti Oravisto and Risto Mäkelä.
- When was The Scarlet Dove released?
- The Scarlet Dove was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.