Tommy and the Wildcat
Poika ja ilves
“Wild animal as a friend, wilderness as hide-out, a great adventure awaits!”
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Tommy reluctantly moves with his father from the big city to a small Lapp village - the childhood home of his mother, who has recently died. The village is close to the northernmost wildlife reserve in the world, where Tommy's father will be working on a project to release a captive lynx into the wild. The boy gradually falls under the spell of his new surroundings, and discovers that his mother was involved in protecting the local lynx, and, when his father's project fails, and the lynx is about to be sold, he decides to set it free himself. A dramatic series of events ensues, and Tommy, through his brave actions, regains the trust and respect of his family and the village.
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Konsta Hietanen
Tomi Oksa
Risto Tuorila
Uncle Jouko
Jarmo Mäkinen
Haapala
Antti Virmavirta
Father
Kristiina Halttu
Helena
Rauno Ahonen
Jaska
Jussi Puhakka
Oula
Markku Huhtamo
Kalle Pokka
Ville Myllyrinne
Poliisi
Katariina Kaitue
Tomin äiti
Mikko Kivinen
Park Director
Aarno Sulkanen
Chief of Police
Tero Jartti
Nuorempi poromies
Pentti Jumisko
Nuori poromies
Tapani Kenttämaa
Nuori poromies
Marko Keskitalo
Nuori poromies
Vesa-Matti Komonen
Nuori poromies
Matti Haapanen
Eläinpuiston työntekijä
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raimo O. Niemi
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Daniel, Ville Suhonen
- Original Score
- Søren Hyldgaard
- Original Title
- Poika ja ilves
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Balboa 2 ApS, Samsa Film, Wildcat Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raimo O. Niemi
Martin Daniel, Ville Suhonen, Matti Haapanen
Søren Hyldgaard
Kari Sohlberg
Jukka Nykänen
Hannu Tuomainen
Department Leadership Roster
Raimo O. Niemi
Director
Jukka Nykänen
Editor
Hannu Tuomainen
Producer
Kari Sohlberg
Director of Photography
Loa Miller
Costume Design
Pertti Hilkamo
Production Design
Martin Daniel
Screenplay
Ville Suhonen
Screenplay
Søren Hyldgaard
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tommy and the Wildcat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tommy and the Wildcat about?
Twelve-year-old Tommy reluctantly moves with his father from the big city to a small Lapp village - the childhood home of his mother, who has recently died. The village is close to the northernmost wildlife reserve in the world, where Tommy's father will be working on a project to release a captive lynx into the wild. The boy gradually falls under the spell of his new surroundings, and discovers that his mother was involved in protecting the local lynx, and, when his father's project fails, and the lynx is about to be sold, he decides to set it free himself. A dramatic series of events ensues, and Tommy, through his brave actions, regains the trust and respect of his family and the village.
Who directed Tommy and the Wildcat?
Tommy and the Wildcat was directed by Raimo O. Niemi.
Who stars in Tommy and the Wildcat?
The principal cast of Tommy and the Wildcat includes Konsta Hietanen, Risto Tuorila, Jarmo Mäkinen, Antti Virmavirta, Kristiina Halttu.
When was Tommy and the Wildcat released and how long is it?
Tommy and the Wildcat was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Tommy and the Wildcat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tommy and the Wildcat was composed by Søren Hyldgaard.