The Harvest Month
Elokuu
Synopsis
The title of the Finnish film Elokuu translates to August. Directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland's premiere filmmakers, Elokuu was adapted from a novel by Nobel prize winning finnish author F.E. Sillanpää. Simply put, the story concerns the decline and fall of a once-proud family, thanks to the alcoholism of its paterfamilias. Toivo Makela delivers a powerfully effective performance as the inebriated protagonist, avoiding the usual "drunken" cliches. The overlong running time, coupled with the downbeat nature of the subject, limited the film's worldwide appeal.
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Toivo Mäkelä
Viktor Sundvall
Emma Väänänen
Saima Sundvall
Rauni Luoma
Maija Länsilehto
Aino-Maija Tikkanen
Tyyne Sundvall
Rauni Ikäheimo
Iita
Senni Nieminen
Hanna Nieminen
Heikki Savolainen
Mauno Viljanen
Tauno Kajander
Taave
Sylvi Salonen
Actress
Topi Kankainen
Alpertti
Pentti Irjala
Mies saunalla
Olavi Ahonen
Mies saunalla
Keijo Lindroos
Mies tansseissa
Mauri Jaakkola
Ylioppilaskaveri
Severi Seppänen
Lääkäri
Kaija Siikala
Nuoruudenrakastettu
Matti Kassila
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Kari Åkerberg
Viljo Sundvall (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matti Kassila
- Screenplay & Story
- Matti Kassila
- Original Score
- Ahti Sonninen
- Original Title
- Elokuu
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Fennada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matti Kassila
Matti Kassila, F.E. Sillanpää
Ahti Sonninen
Esko Nevalainen
Nils Holm
Mauno Mäkelä
Department Leadership Roster
Esko Nevalainen
Director of Photography
Lauri Elo
Production Design
Matti Kassila
Director
Nils Holm
Editor
Matti Kassila
Screenplay
Ahti Sonninen
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Harvest Month.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Harvest Month
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Harvest Month about?
The title of the Finnish film Elokuu translates to August. Directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland's premiere filmmakers, Elokuu was adapted from a novel by Nobel prize winning finnish author F.E. Sillanpää. Simply put, the story concerns the decline and fall of a once-proud family, thanks to the alcoholism of its paterfamilias. Toivo Makela delivers a powerfully effective performance as the inebriated protagonist, avoiding the usual "drunken" cliches. The overlong running time, coupled with the downbeat nature of the subject, limited the film's worldwide appeal.
Who directed The Harvest Month?
The Harvest Month was directed by Matti Kassila.
Who stars in The Harvest Month?
The principal cast of The Harvest Month includes Toivo Mäkelä, Emma Väänänen, Rauni Luoma, Aino-Maija Tikkanen, Rauni Ikäheimo.
When was The Harvest Month released and how long is it?
The Harvest Month was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Harvest Month?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Harvest Month was composed by Ahti Sonninen.
Is The Harvest Month based on a book or true story?
The Harvest Month is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "F.E. Sillanpää".