Vastamyrkky
Synopsis
A successful doctor moves back to her home village and notices severe flaws in its health services.
Top Cast
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Liisa Nevalainen
Kaarina Sarkalahti
Sasu Haapanen
Magnus Varanko
Ulla Polviander
Vilma Varanko
Laila Rihte
Anna Norenius
Kerttu Salmi
Kaisa
Marjatta Uski
Elsa Sarkalahti
Irja Kuusla
Katri
Ossi Korhonen
Heikki Norenius
Paavo Jännes
Mikko Warén
Yrjö Kostermaa
Arvi Katra
Arvo Lehesmaa
Kerranen
Kaarlo Saarnio
Kaarina and Elsa's Father
Aku Peltonen
Akusti Lehtinen
Lauri Kyöstilä
(uncredited)
Otto Noro
Kinkko (uncredited)
Aku Käyhkö
(uncredited)
Väinö Hartonen
(uncredited)
Hilly Lindqvist
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yrjö Haapanen
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentin Vaala, Yrjö Haapanen
- Original Score
- Väinö Haapalainen
- Original Title
- Vastamyrkky
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Filmitaito
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yrjö Haapanen
Valentin Vaala, Yrjö Haapanen, Hella Wuolijoki
Väinö Haapalainen
Ama Jokinen
Viljo Ståhlhammar
Department Leadership Roster
Yrjö Haapanen
Director
Valentin Vaala
Screenplay
Yrjö Haapanen
Screenplay
Ama Jokinen
Director of Photography
Väinö Haapalainen
Original Music Composer
Väinö Liukko
Production Design
Viljo Ståhlhammar
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vastamyrkky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vastamyrkky about?
A successful doctor moves back to her home village and notices severe flaws in its health services.
Who directed Vastamyrkky?
Vastamyrkky was directed by Yrjö Haapanen.
Who stars in Vastamyrkky?
The principal cast of Vastamyrkky includes Liisa Nevalainen, Sasu Haapanen, Ulla Polviander, Laila Rihte, Kerttu Salmi.
When was Vastamyrkky released and how long is it?
Vastamyrkky was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Vastamyrkky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vastamyrkky was composed by Väinö Haapalainen.