Pohjantähti
Feb 09, 1973 · 3h 22m
Director
Edvin LaineOverview
Jussi Koskela clears a plot of land for his family in the village of Pentinkulma in southern Häme. His son Akseli joins the Red Guard and takes part in the Civil War of 1918, at the end of which he is imprisoned. After his release, Akseli returns to Pentinkulma and tries to raise his family with his wife Elina, as well as acquire more land for his croft in a politically hostile environment. The Winter War and Continuation War take a heavy toll on the Koskela family, but despite this, life goes on.
Cast of Pohjantähti
Crew of Pohjantähti
Edvin LaineScreenplay, Director
Väinö LinnaNovel, Screenplay- Juha NevalainenScreenplay
Matti KassilaScreenplay, Production Manager- Juho GartzScreenplay, Editor
- Georg KorkmanScreenplay, Assistant Director, Production Secretary
- Mauno MäkeläExecutive Producer
- Heikki AaltoilaOriginal Music Composer
- Olavi TuomiDirector of Photography, Assistant Director
- István SzintaiEditor
- Ensio SuominenProduction Design
- Aino MantsasCostume Design
- Mirja TraatCostume Design
- Pentti TaivainenMakeup Artist
- Matti YlinenProduction Sound Mixer
- Ensio LumesProduction Sound Mixer
Pekka ParikkaAssistant Director- Jussi Laine"B" Camera Operator
Pentti AuerStill Photographer- Siviä FriskbergHairstylist
About Pohjantähti
What is Pohjantähti about?
Jussi Koskela clears a plot of land for his family in the village of Pentinkulma in southern Häme. His son Akseli joins the Red Guard and takes part in the Civil War of 1918, at the end of which he is imprisoned. After his release, Akseli returns to Pentinkulma and tries to raise his family with his wife Elina, as well as acquire more land for his croft in a politically hostile environment. The…
When was Pohjantähti released?
Pohjantähti was released on February 9, 1973.
How long is Pohjantähti?
Pohjantähti runs 3 hours 22 minutes (202 minutes).
Who directed Pohjantähti?
Pohjantähti was directed by Edvin Laine.
Who is in the cast of Pohjantähti?
The cast of Pohjantähti includes Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola and Ulla Eklund.