The Clan: Tale of the Frogs
Klaani – tarina Sammakoitten suvusta
Synopsis
Young Alex Sammakko has seen his brothers defy the law in a series of deeds that first land them in jail, and then, after they escape and return to their rural home, land them back in the lap of their locally notorious family. Alex wants nothing to do with them. He is in love with Mirja, whose family is not that different from the Sammakko's, but who shares Alex's viewpoints and feelings. Not helping matters is a police department convinced that all Sammakkos are bad, and the family itself, pressuring Alex to follow in their murky footsteps.
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Markku Halme
Aleksanteri Suuri Sammakko
Minna Soisalo
Mirja Andersson
Sakari Rouvinen
Roope Andersson
Juhani Niemelä
Samuli Sammakko
Antti Litja
Benjamin Sammakko
Kari Väänänen
Leevi Sammakko
Matti Pellonpää
Ritsari
Mikko Majanlahti
Pike Andersson
Tuija Vuolle
Ulla Sammakko
Soli Labbart
Saara-Muori Sammakko
Eila Halonen
Raakel Sammakko
Lasse Pöysti
Siilipää
Tauno Karvonen
Verstaan pomo
Hannu Lauri
Pankkimies
Jorma Markkula
Poliisietsivä
Orvokki Mäkinen
Naapurin ämmä
Esko Nikkari
Poliisietsivä
Veijo Pasanen
Pappi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Mika Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Anssi Tikanmäki
- Original Title
- Klaani – tarina Sammakoitten suvusta
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mika Kaurismäki
Mika Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäki, Tauno Kaukonen
Anssi Tikanmäki
Timo Salminen
Mika Kaurismäki
Anssi Mänttäri
Department Leadership Roster
Mika Kaurismäki
Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Aki Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Anssi Mänttäri
Producer
Matti Jaaranen
Production Design
Anssi Tikanmäki
Original Music Composer
Mika Kaurismäki
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What is The Clan: Tale of the Frogs about?
Young Alex Sammakko has seen his brothers defy the law in a series of deeds that first land them in jail, and then, after they escape and return to their rural home, land them back in the lap of their locally notorious family. Alex wants nothing to do with them. He is in love with Mirja, whose family is not that different from the Sammakko's, but who shares Alex's viewpoints and feelings. Not helping matters is a police department convinced that all Sammakkos are bad, and the family itself, pressuring Alex to follow in their murky footsteps.
Who directed The Clan: Tale of the Frogs?
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
Who stars in The Clan: Tale of the Frogs?
The principal cast of The Clan: Tale of the Frogs includes Markku Halme, Minna Soisalo, Sakari Rouvinen, Juhani Niemelä, Antti Litja.
When was The Clan: Tale of the Frogs released and how long is it?
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Clan: Tale of the Frogs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clan: Tale of the Frogs was composed by Anssi Tikanmäki.
Is The Clan: Tale of the Frogs based on a book or true story?
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tauno Kaukonen".