Tukkijoella
Synopsis
“Tukkijoella” (Log River – 1928). Films of this genre gave the Finnish cinema and the viewing public one of its most popular characters – the lumberjack (tukkijatka, tukkipoika, tukkilainen) who at his most heroic hour becomes the log-roller or the shooter of rapids (koskenlaskija). The significance of this character in Finnish film is comparable to that of the Cowboy on American cinema. He is the pioneer, the wanderer, the adventurer. He negotiates the frontier, he is an embodiment of the conflict between wilderness and civilization.
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Urho Somersalmi
Aaprami Turkka
Ellen Sylvin
Katri Pietola
Mary Hannikainen
Anni
Kirsti Suonio
Maija Rivakka
Eino Salmela
Antti Huhtanen
Paavo Kostioja
Huotari
Ossi Korhonen
Pölhö-Kustaa
Heikki Välisalmi
Heikki Tolari
Emil Lindh
J. Pietola
Agnes Lindh
Rättärin äiti
Olga Leino
Pertun leski - Pölhö-Kustaan äiti
Mimmi Lähteenoja
Poro-Pirkko
Litja Ilmari
Pahna-Maija
Olga Salo
Leena
Juho Puls
Korhonen (uncredited)
Kalle Viherpuu
Renki-Pekka (uncredited)
Toivo Suonpää
Kasuri (uncredited)
Virtanen
Tukilla laskeva tukkilainen (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Axel Slangus, Wilho Ilmari
- Screenplay & Story
- Erkki Karu
- Original Title
- Tukkijoella
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Suomi-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Axel Slangus, Wilho Ilmari
Erkki Karu, Teuvo Pakkala
Frans Ekebom
Axel Slangus, Frans Ekebom
Erkki Karu
Department Leadership Roster
Erkki Karu
Producer
Axel Slangus
Editor
Frans Ekebom
Editor
Erkki Karu
Screenplay
Karl Fager
Production Design
Frans Ekebom
Director of Photography
Axel Slangus
Director
Wilho Ilmari
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tukkijoella
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What is Tukkijoella about?
“Tukkijoella” (Log River – 1928). Films of this genre gave the Finnish cinema and the viewing public one of its most popular characters – the lumberjack (tukkijatka, tukkipoika, tukkilainen) who at his most heroic hour becomes the log-roller or the shooter of rapids (koskenlaskija). The significance of this character in Finnish film is comparable to that of the Cowboy on American cinema. He is the pioneer, the wanderer, the adventurer. He negotiates the frontier, he is an embodiment of the conflict between wilderness and civilization.
Who directed Tukkijoella?
Tukkijoella was directed by Axel Slangus, Wilho Ilmari.
Who stars in Tukkijoella?
The principal cast of Tukkijoella includes Urho Somersalmi, Ellen Sylvin, Mary Hannikainen, Kirsti Suonio, Eino Salmela.
When was Tukkijoella released and how long is it?
Tukkijoella was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.