The Forbidden Book (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, The Forbidden Book is a drama film directed by Maunu Kurkvaara, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. An author writes a book about witch persecution and is accused of blasphemy. Maunu Kurkvaara's film has been inspired by the blasphemy trial against the author Hannu Salamaa and Markku Lahtela's novel. The author (Pekka Haukinen) has written a historical novel about witch hunts and has been charged with blasphemy.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Book stars Pekka Haukinen, Sinikka Hannula, Pehr-Olof Sirén and Ekke Hämäläinen, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forbidden Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forbidden Book tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forbidden Book (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forbidden Book change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Book?
- The Forbidden Book stars Pekka Haukinen, Sinikka Hannula, Pehr-Olof Sirén, Ekke Hämäläinen and Ritva Vepsä.
- When was The Forbidden Book released?
- The Forbidden Book was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.