Here, Beneath the North Star
Täällä Pohjantähden alla
Synopsis
Täällä Pohjantähden alla is based on the book with the same title. It is a story of the little village. The movie starts in the 1890's and it ends to the Finnish civil war in 1918. Story concentrates around a tenant farmer family, although it gives us a good look at the society at whole. While the class struggle depends, people of the village are driven to bloody civil war.
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Aarno Sulkanen
Akseli Koskela
Titta Karakorpi
Elina Koskela
Risto Taulo
Jussi Koskela
Anja Pohjola
Alma Koskela
Kalevi Kahra
Adolf Halme
Rose-Marie Precht
Ellen Salpakari
Matti Ranin
Lauri Salpakari
Mirjam Novero
Anna Kivivuori
Kauko Helovirta
Otto Kivivuori
Maija-Leena Soinne
Aune Leppänen
Paavo Pentikäinen
Aku Koskela
Tuula Nyman
Elma Laurila
Pekka Autiovuori
Oskari Kivivuori
Kaisu Leppänen
Töyryn emäntä
Martti Järvinen
Ilmari Salpakari
Esa Saario
Janne Kivivuori
Elsa Turakainen
Henna Leppänen
Martti Kuisma
Uuno Laurila
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edvin Laine
- Screenplay & Story
- Edvin Laine, Matti Kassila, Väinö Linna, Juha Nevalainen
- Original Score
- Heikki Aaltoila
- Original Title
- Täällä Pohjantähden alla
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Production Studios
- Fennada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edvin Laine
Edvin Laine, Matti Kassila, Väinö Linna, Juha Nevalainen
Heikki Aaltoila
Olavi Tuomi
Juho Gartz
Mauno Mäkelä
Department Leadership Roster
Edvin Laine
Director
Heikki Aaltoila
Original Music Composer
Ensio Suominen
Production Design
Aino Mantsas
Costume Design
Edvin Laine
Screenplay
Matti Kassila
Screenplay
Väinö Linna
Screenplay
Juha Nevalainen
Screenplay
Juho Gartz
Editor
Olavi Tuomi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Here, Beneath the North Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Here, Beneath the North Star about?
Täällä Pohjantähden alla is based on the book with the same title. It is a story of the little village. The movie starts in the 1890's and it ends to the Finnish civil war in 1918. Story concentrates around a tenant farmer family, although it gives us a good look at the society at whole. While the class struggle depends, people of the village are driven to bloody civil war.
Who directed Here, Beneath the North Star?
Here, Beneath the North Star was directed by Edvin Laine.
Who stars in Here, Beneath the North Star?
The principal cast of Here, Beneath the North Star includes Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola, Kalevi Kahra.
When was Here, Beneath the North Star released and how long is it?
Here, Beneath the North Star was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Here, Beneath the North Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Here, Beneath the North Star was composed by Heikki Aaltoila.
Is Here, Beneath the North Star based on a book or true story?
Here, Beneath the North Star is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Väinö Linna".