Movie Description
Elokuu
(1956)Overview
The title of the Finnish film Elokuu translates to August. Directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland's premiere filmmakers, Elokuu was adapted from a novel by Nobel prize winning finnish author F.E. Sillanpää. Simply put, the story concerns the decline and fall of a once-proud family, thanks to the alcoholism of its paterfamilias. Toivo Makela delivers a powerfully effective performance as the inebriated protagonist, avoiding the usual "drunken" cliches. The overlong running time, coupled with the downbeat nature of the subject, limited the film's worldwide appeal.
Featured Crew
- Director : Matti Kassila
- Editor : Nils Holm
- Cast : Toivo Mäkelä,Emma Väänänen,Rauni Luoma,Aino-Maija Tikkanen,Rauni Ikäheimo,Senni Nieminen,Heikki Savolainen,Tauno Kajander,Sylvi Salonen,Topi Kankainen,Pentti Irjala,Olavi Ahonen,Keijo Lindroos,Mauri Jaakkola,Severi Seppänen,Kaija Siikala,Matti Kassila,Kari Åkerberg,Tommi Rinne,Leo Jokela,Leo Lastumäki,Seppo Sariola
Cast
Viktor Sundvall
Saima Sundvall
Maija Länsilehto
Tyyne Sundvall
Iita
Hanna Nieminen
Mauno Viljanen
Taave
Actress
Alpertti
Mies saunalla
Mies saunalla
Mies tansseissa
Ylioppilaskaveri
Lääkäri
Nuoruudenrakastettu
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Viljo Sundvall (uncredited)
Juhlija (uncredited)
Juhlija (uncredited)
Saarinen (uncredited)
Väinö Länsilehto (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleElokuu
Status Released
Release Information
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1956-10-05
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesFennada-Filmi
Genres
- Drama
