Simpauttaja
Synopsis
During the spring harvest, a strange man arrives in the village on the shores of Lake Pielinen, carrying a rifle and a backpack. He is a skilled worker, a ruthless talker, and a ladies' man. By the time the autumn snow falls, the village has changed. No one can quite figure out the man. He calls himself Simpauttaja. Based on Heikki Turunen's award-winning debut novel, the film is a tragicomic portrayal of rural change.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veikko Kerttula
- Screenplay & Story
- Veikko Kerttula, Matti-Juhani Karila, Hannu Tyhtilä, Heikki Turunen
- Original Title
- Simpauttaja
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- MTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veikko Kerttula
Veikko Kerttula, Matti-Juhani Karila, Hannu Tyhtilä, Heikki Turunen
Kauko Nord, Raimo Väisänen
Keijo Virtanen
Department Leadership Roster
Veikko Kerttula
Director
Veikko Kerttula
Writer
Matti-Juhani Karila
Writer
Hannu Tyhtilä
Writer
Kauko Nord
Director of Photography
Raimo Väisänen
Director of Photography
Keijo Virtanen
Editor
Inka Happo
Costume Design
Arja Tanskanen
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simpauttaja
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Simpauttaja about?
During the spring harvest, a strange man arrives in the village on the shores of Lake Pielinen, carrying a rifle and a backpack. He is a skilled worker, a ruthless talker, and a ladies' man. By the time the autumn snow falls, the village has changed. No one can quite figure out the man. He calls himself Simpauttaja. Based on Heikki Turunen's award-winning debut novel, the film is a tragicomic portrayal of rural change.
Who directed Simpauttaja?
Simpauttaja was directed by Veikko Kerttula.
Who stars in Simpauttaja?
The principal cast of Simpauttaja includes Ahti Kuoppala, Pekka Räty, Leni Katajakoski, Esko Hukkanen, Anna-Maija Kokkinen.
When was Simpauttaja released and how long is it?
Simpauttaja was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Is Simpauttaja based on a book or true story?
Simpauttaja is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Heikki Turunen".