Vaimoke
Synopsis
Esko makes a bet that he will marry the first young woman he encounters. This turns out to be Kirsti, who promptly turns down the proposals. But when she finds about the bet, she agrees to marry him in order to get her revenge.
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Ansa Ikonen
Kirsti Leivo
Tauno Palo
Esko Latva
Uuno Laakso
Julle Miettinen
Kunto Karapää
Tanu Miettinen
Väinö Sola
Father
Aino Lohikoski
Liisa
Rakel Linnanheimo
Maila
Eino Jurkka
Torvela
Kirsti Suonio
Sofia
Sylvi Palo
Maija Pietarinen
Ruth Snellman
Signe
Sirpa Tolonen
Leena
Sointu Kouvo
Sirkka
Kaija Suonio
Ruustinna
Erwin Uimonen
Hoffman
Siiri Angerkoski
Mrs. Miettinen (uncredited)
Arvo Kuusla
(uncredited)
Ida Salmi
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valentin Vaala
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentin Vaala, Tauno Tattari
- Original Score
- Harry Bergström
- Original Title
- Vaimoke
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Suomi-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valentin Vaala
Valentin Vaala, Tauno Tattari, Hilja Valtonen
Harry Bergström
Theodor Luts
Valentin Vaala
Matti Schreck
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Bergström
Original Music Composer
Armas Fredman
Production Design
Valentin Vaala
Director
Matti Schreck
Producer
Theodor Luts
Director of Photography
Valentin Vaala
Screenplay
Valentin Vaala
Editor
Tauno Tattari
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vaimoke.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vaimoke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vaimoke about?
Esko makes a bet that he will marry the first young woman he encounters. This turns out to be Kirsti, who promptly turns down the proposals. But when she finds about the bet, she agrees to marry him in order to get her revenge.
Who directed Vaimoke?
Vaimoke was directed by Valentin Vaala.
Who stars in Vaimoke?
The principal cast of Vaimoke includes Ansa Ikonen, Tauno Palo, Uuno Laakso, Kunto Karapää, Väinö Sola.
When was Vaimoke released and how long is it?
Vaimoke was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Vaimoke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vaimoke was composed by Harry Bergström.
Is Vaimoke based on a book or true story?
Vaimoke is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hilja Valtonen".