One Man's War
Yhden miehen sota
Synopsis
Man leaves his factory job and sells everything to buy an earth mover and start his own business, travelling from place to place with his wife and child. There is not enough work and he is eventually forced to emigrate after many hardships.
Top Cast
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Erik Suomies
Tuula Nyman
Liisa Suomies
Tauno Hautaniemi
Pete Vilpponen
Martti Pennanen
Matti Kivilahti
Aimo Heino
Vänni Piiparinen
Maarit Rinne
Susanna Suomies
Ruben Lehtonen
Männikkö
Jorma Pulkkinen
Helander
Matti Vienovirta
Arvi Suomies
Marita Vienovirta
Arvi's wife
Anna Hakala
Erik's mother
Hannes Veivo
Viljo Suomies
Risto Jarva
Interview / Man in restaurant
Matti Kuortti
Tv-commentator (voice)
Timo Linnasalo
News photographer
Antti Peippo
Man in the office
Erkki Peltomaa
Technician
Orvokki Taivalsaari
Woman in restaurant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lammi
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Risto Jarva
- Screenplay & Story
- Jussi Kylätasku, Risto Jarva
- Original Title
- Yhden miehen sota
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Filminor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Risto Jarva
Jussi Kylätasku, Risto Jarva
Antti Peippo
Risto Jarva
Kullervo Kukkasjärvi
Department Leadership Roster
Jussi Kylätasku
Writer
Risto Jarva
Writer
Risto Jarva
Editor
Risto Jarva
Director
Kullervo Kukkasjärvi
Producer
Antti Peippo
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Man's War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Man's War about?
Man leaves his factory job and sells everything to buy an earth mover and start his own business, travelling from place to place with his wife and child. There is not enough work and he is eventually forced to emigrate after many hardships.
Who directed One Man's War?
One Man's War was directed by Risto Jarva.
Who stars in One Man's War?
The principal cast of One Man's War includes Eero Rinne, Tuula Nyman, Tauno Hautaniemi, Martti Pennanen, Aimo Heino.
When was One Man's War released and how long is it?
One Man's War was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.