Akseli and Elina
Akseli ja Elina
Synopsis
A former Red Rebellion leader returns home after being imprisoned for his participation in the Finnish Civil War, but soon finds out that wartime mindsets still linger in the heads of people.
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Aarno Sulkanen
Akseli Koskela
Ulla Eklund
Elina Koskela
Risto Taulo
Jussi Koskela
Anja Pohjola
Alma Koskela
Matti Pellonpää
Valdemar Leppänen, "Valtu"
Mirjam Novero
Anna Kivivuori
Kauko Helovirta
Otto Kivivuori
Esa Saario
Janne Kivivuori
Rose-Marie Precht
Ellen Salpakari
Matti Ranin
Lauri Salpakari
Maija-Leena Soinne
Aune Leppänen
Jussi Jurkka
Slukola
Ilkka Keltanen
Opettaja Pentti Rautajärvi
Martti Järvinen
Ilmari Salpakari
Sini Sinervirta
Kaarina Koskela
Olavi Ahonen
Elias 'Elkku' Kankaanpää
Helge Herala
Vihtori 'Vikki' Kivioja
Harri Laurikka
Aulis Kivioja
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edvin Laine
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Korkman, Edvin Laine, Juha Nevalainen, Väinö Linna, Juho Gartz
- Original Score
- Heikki Aaltoila
- Original Title
- Akseli ja Elina
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Fennada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edvin Laine
Georg Korkman, Edvin Laine, Juha Nevalainen, Väinö Linna, Juho Gartz
Heikki Aaltoila
Olavi Tuomi
Juho Gartz
Mauno Mäkelä
Department Leadership Roster
Edvin Laine
Director
Ensio Suominen
Production Design
Olavi Tuomi
Director of Photography
Heikki Aaltoila
Original Music Composer
Georg Korkman
Screenplay
Mirja Traat
Costume Design
Juho Gartz
Editor
Edvin Laine
Screenplay
Juha Nevalainen
Screenplay
Väinö Linna
Screenplay
Juho Gartz
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Akseli and Elina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Akseli and Elina about?
A former Red Rebellion leader returns home after being imprisoned for his participation in the Finnish Civil War, but soon finds out that wartime mindsets still linger in the heads of people.
Who directed Akseli and Elina?
Akseli and Elina was directed by Edvin Laine.
Who stars in Akseli and Elina?
The principal cast of Akseli and Elina includes Aarno Sulkanen, Ulla Eklund, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola, Matti Pellonpää.
When was Akseli and Elina released and how long is it?
Akseli and Elina was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Akseli and Elina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Akseli and Elina was composed by Heikki Aaltoila.
Is Akseli and Elina based on a book or true story?
Akseli and Elina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Väinö Linna".