Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti
Herr Puntila och hans dräng Matti
Synopsis
Based on the Bertolt Brecht play, the movie follows the farmer Puntila, who when he's sober is a real pig but whenever he gets drunk becomes very generous. Puntila is trying to get his daughter to get married, but the problem is that his drunk self wants her to marry another man than his sober personality wants.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralf Långbacka
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralf Långbacka
- Original Score
- Kaj Chydenius
- Original Title
- Herr Puntila och hans dräng Matti
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Reppufilmi, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralf Långbacka
Ralf Långbacka, Hella Wuolijoki, Bertolt Brecht
Kaj Chydenius
Heikki Katajisto
Irma Taina
Anssi Mänttäri
Department Leadership Roster
Anssi Mänttäri
Producer
Heikki Katajisto
Director of Photography
Irma Taina
Editor
Kaj Chydenius
Original Music Composer
Ralf Långbacka
Director
Ralf Långbacka
Screenplay
Ensio Suominen
Production Design
Liisi Tandefelt
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti about?
Based on the Bertolt Brecht play, the movie follows the farmer Puntila, who when he's sober is a real pig but whenever he gets drunk becomes very generous. Puntila is trying to get his daughter to get married, but the problem is that his drunk self wants her to marry another man than his sober personality wants.
Who directed Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti?
Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti was directed by Ralf Långbacka.
Who stars in Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti?
The principal cast of Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti includes Lasse Pöysti, Pekka Laiho, Arja Saijonmaa, Martin Kurtén, May Pihlgren.
When was Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti released and how long is it?
Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti was composed by Kaj Chydenius.