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Sysmäläinen (1938)

1938-11-06 · 1h 33m · FI
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In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.

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Valentin VaalaDirectorYrjö KivimiesWriterOrvo SaarikiviWriter
Budget
$269.9K

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Top billed cast

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Olavi ReimasOlavi ReimasArvid TandefeltSirkka SariSirkka SariBrita EkestubbeVilho AuvinenVilho AuvinenHaavuri-KustaaKerttu SalmiKerttu SalmiJohannaUuno LaaksoUuno LaaksoErik StjernhökSven RelanderSven RelanderAxel RingiusTopo LeisteläTopo LeisteläArvid's FatherPaavo JännesPaavo JännesHenrik EkestubbeTuulikki SchreckTuulikki SchreckBrita as ChildKalevi KoskiKalevi KoskiArvid as ChildKosti AaltonenKosti AaltonenMerchant (uncredited)Iivari KainulainenIivari KainulainenVicar (uncredited)

Keywords

Based on novel or bookSwashbuckler17th century1620s

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · HistoryTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Swashbuckler · 17th CenturyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference372700Actor preference516183 · 372692 · 503005Country preferenceFi

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What is Sysmäläinen about?

In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.

How long is Sysmäläinen?

Sysmäläinen has a runtime of 93 minutes.