The Answer (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1952, The Answer is a drama film directed by Viljo Lampela, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The factory's chief shop steward, Esko Mäenpää, firmly believes in cooperation and negotiation between employees and factory management. With the help of Vuorineuvos' daughter Laura, cooperation begins to run smoothly, until the workers accuse Mäenpää of both class betrayal and fraternizing with the bosses.
Who’s in it. The Answer stars Unto Ikonen as Puranen, Unto Laitila as Kalle Mäenpää, Viljo Lampela as Esko Mäenpää and Pentti U. Lehtinen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Answer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Answer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Answer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Answer (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Answer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Answer worth watching?
- The Answer holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Answer?
- The Answer stars Unto Ikonen, Unto Laitila, Viljo Lampela, Pentti U. Lehtinen and Matti Louhivuori.
- When was The Answer released?
- The Answer was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.