Sven Tuuva the Hero (1958)
For six hundred years Sweden had controlled most of Finland until the war with Russia that ended in 1809, when Finland became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Czar. This period drama is set during that early 19th-century war and focuses on one of its heroes, Sven Tuuva. Sven is a decent yet not too brilliant soldier, and his exploits are partly balanced here by the charms of a compatriot.
Director: Edvin Laine
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: December 19, 1958
Cast
- Veikko Sinisalo - Sven Tuuva
- Edvin Laine - Sven's Father
- Fanni Halonen - Sven's Mother
- Salme Karppinen - Kaarina Kinnunen
- Leif Wager - Sandels
- Kauko Helovirta - Duncker
- Mirjam Novero - Mrs. Maria Duncker
- Aarne Laine - Örn
- Leevi Kuuranne - Kustaa IV Aadolf
- Tommi Rinne - Spets
Screenplay
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg (Author)
- Väinö Linna (Screenplay)
- Juha Nevalainen (Screenplay)
Music: Heikki Aaltoila
Cinematography: Osmo Harkimo, Olavi Tuomi
Editing: Armas Vallasvuo
Production: Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
war veteran, cossack, heroism, rifle, honor, king, battle, cavalry, artillery, 19th century
More Films by Director: Edvin Laine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sven Tuuva the Hero about?
- For six hundred years Sweden had controlled most of Finland until the war with Russia that ended in 1809, when Finland became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Czar. This period drama is set during that early 19th-century war and focuses on one of its heroes, Sven Tuuva. Sven is a decent yet not too brilliant soldier, and his exploits are partly balanced here by the charms of a compatriot.
- Who directed Sven Tuuva the Hero?
- Sven Tuuva the Hero was directed by Edvin Laine.
- Who stars in Sven Tuuva the Hero?
- Sven Tuuva the Hero stars Veikko Sinisalo, Edvin Laine, Fanni Halonen, Salme Karppinen, Leif Wager, Kauko Helovirta.
- How long is Sven Tuuva the Hero?
- Sven Tuuva the Hero has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Sven Tuuva the Hero?
- Sven Tuuva the Hero is a War, Drama film.
- Where was Sven Tuuva the Hero produced?
- Sven Tuuva the Hero was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Sven Tuuva the Hero?
- The themes of Sven Tuuva the Hero include: The Horror of War and Humanity.