Seitsemän Veljestä
Synopsis
In the 1970s, Turku City Theater staged an adaptation of Aleksis Kivi's Seven Brothers, directed by Kalle Holmberg. The premiere was in 1972, and performances continued for three years. The play was the biggest theatrical event of its time and a huge success with audiences. The brothers were played by the stars of the decade, with music by Kaj Chydenius. The TV movie was recorded from two public performances and close-ups were edited in.
Top Cast
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Esko Salminen
Juhani
Vesa-Matti Loiri
Tuomas
Heikki Kinnunen
Aapo
Heikki Alho
Simeoni
Arno Virtanen
Timo
Ilari Paatso
Lauri
Juha Muje
Eero
Kapo Manto
Lukkari/Viertolan isäntä
Esko Vettenranta
Provasti
Paavo Tuominen
Nahkapeitturi/Taula-Matti
Rose-Marie Precht
Rajamäen Kaisa
Mauri Heikkilä
Nimismies
Risto Saanila
Lautamies Mäkelä
Heidi Krohn
Maikki Länsiö
Marja Packalén
Maija-Liisa Peuhu
Männistön Venla
Leena Takala
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kalle Holmberg, Matti Tapio
- Screenplay & Story
- Ritva Holmberg
- Original Score
- Kaj Chydenius
- Original Title
- Seitsemän Veljestä
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- YLE, Turun kaupunginteatteri
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kalle Holmberg, Matti Tapio
Ritva Holmberg, Aleksis Kivi
Kaj Chydenius
Juhani Heikkonen
Department Leadership Roster
Kalle Holmberg
Director
Matti Tapio
Director
Juhani Heikkonen
Director of Photography
Ritva Holmberg
Screenplay
Aleksis Kivi
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Seitsemän Veljestä.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seitsemän Veljestä
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seitsemän Veljestä about?
In the 1970s, Turku City Theater staged an adaptation of Aleksis Kivi's Seven Brothers, directed by Kalle Holmberg. The premiere was in 1972, and performances continued for three years. The play was the biggest theatrical event of its time and a huge success with audiences. The brothers were played by the stars of the decade, with music by Kaj Chydenius. The TV movie was recorded from two public performances and close-ups were edited in.
Who directed Seitsemän Veljestä?
Seitsemän Veljestä was directed by Kalle Holmberg, Matti Tapio.
Who stars in Seitsemän Veljestä?
The principal cast of Seitsemän Veljestä includes Esko Salminen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Heikki Kinnunen, Heikki Alho, Arno Virtanen.
When was Seitsemän Veljestä released and how long is it?
Seitsemän Veljestä was released in 1976 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Seitsemän Veljestä?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seitsemän Veljestä was composed by Kaj Chydenius.