Onnenpotku
Synopsis
Set during the recession of the early 1930s, Reino, an engineer who has been laid off from a shipyard, is not considered suitable as a son-in-law for a factory owner. Reino, who has lost his beloved Maire, finds happiness when he befriends Hillin-Jussi, an unemployed rogue.
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Yrjö Tuominen
K.L. Rauta
Ester Toivonen
Maire Rauta
Toivo Palomurto
Reino Aro
Aku Korhonen
Jussi Mäkinen
Jorma Nortimo
A. Korppi
Kaisu Leppänen
Eeva
Kaija Suonio
Mrs. Mäkinen
Kaarlo Kartio
K.V. Nixman
Aku Käyhkö
Uuno Montonen
Turo Kartto
Kyösti Erämaa
(uncredited)
Kaarlo Saarnio
(uncredited)
Rafael Pihlaja
(uncredited)
Maikki Hako
(uncredited)
Kyllikki Nortimo
(uncredited)
Thure Bahne
(uncredited)
Hugo Hytönen
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glory Leppänen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ensio Rislakki, Erkki Karu
- Original Score
- Olavi Karu
- Original Title
- Onnenpotku
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glory Leppänen
Ensio Rislakki, Erkki Karu, Sven Nygren
Olavi Karu
Eino Kari
Yrjö Norta
Erkki Karu, T.J. Särkkä
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Fager
Production Design
Arvi Kuukka
Costume Design
Ensio Rislakki
Screenplay
Erkki Karu
Screenplay
Glory Leppänen
Director
Olavi Karu
Original Music Composer
Eino Kari
Director of Photography
Yrjö Norta
Editor
Erkki Karu
Producer
T.J. Särkkä
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Onnenpotku
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Onnenpotku about?
Set during the recession of the early 1930s, Reino, an engineer who has been laid off from a shipyard, is not considered suitable as a son-in-law for a factory owner. Reino, who has lost his beloved Maire, finds happiness when he befriends Hillin-Jussi, an unemployed rogue.
Who directed Onnenpotku?
Onnenpotku was directed by Glory Leppänen.
Who stars in Onnenpotku?
The principal cast of Onnenpotku includes Yrjö Tuominen, Ester Toivonen, Toivo Palomurto, Aku Korhonen, Jorma Nortimo.
When was Onnenpotku released and how long is it?
Onnenpotku was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Onnenpotku?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Onnenpotku was composed by Olavi Karu.