Stolen Death (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1938, Stolen Death is a thriller film directed by Nyrki Tapiovaara, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A thriller set in turn-of-the-century Helsinki, Stolen Death uses elements of German expressionism to tell the story of Finnish resistance fighters smuggling arms to overthrow the Tsarist occupiers of Finland. Tapiovaara stresses the divided loyalties of the Finnish bourgeoisie, torn between preserving their privileged economic position and taking a risky stand for an independent Finland. Stolen Death can be viewed as a thinly disguised protest against the rise of the fascist movement in Finland in the 1930s. Tapiovaara's allegorical indictment of class inequality and the suppression of free speech and political expression, coupled with his death at 28 fighting the Russians in the Winter War of 1939-1940, earned him almost a mythic status in Finland.
Who’s in it. Stolen Death stars Tuulikki Paananen as Manja, Ilmari Mänty as Robert Hedman, Santeri Karilo as Jonni Claesson and Annie Mörk as Madame Johansson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Stolen Death 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 Stolen Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stolen Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stolen Death (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stolen Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stolen Death worth watching?
- Stolen Death holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stolen Death?
- Stolen Death stars Tuulikki Paananen, Ilmari Mänty, Santeri Karilo, Annie Mörk and Bertha Lindberg.
- When was Stolen Death released?
- Stolen Death was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.