Hiekkakuningas
Synopsis
A story about one man's success and another's demise. Algoth Mäki, who moved to southern Finland in search of work, encounters the harsh world of gravel mining, where others succumb, but Hurme, the Sand King, continues his rise up the social ladder.
Top Cast
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Matti Oravisto
Otto Hurme
Paavo Pentikäinen
Algoth Mäki
Martti Pennanen
Olli
Kari Franck
Reiska
Erkki Mikkola
Viljo
Kauko Laurikainen
Aro
Vesa Mäkelä
Hammari
Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala
Eila Mäki
Anja Pohjola
Hurmeen vaimo
Leena Uotila
Annika Hurme
Seppo Haukijärvi
Hurmeen apuri
Pertti Kelkka
Hurmeen apuri
Toivo Mäkelä
Hurmeen apuri
Kalevi Kahra
Kunnanvaltuuston jäsen Lehti
Pentti Saares
Kunnanvaltuuston jäsen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jukka Sipilä
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Kapulainen
- Original Title
- Hiekkakuningas
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jukka Sipilä
Henri Kapulainen
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Kapulainen
Writer
Jukka Sipilä
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiekkakuningas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hiekkakuningas about?
A story about one man's success and another's demise. Algoth Mäki, who moved to southern Finland in search of work, encounters the harsh world of gravel mining, where others succumb, but Hurme, the Sand King, continues his rise up the social ladder.
Who directed Hiekkakuningas?
Hiekkakuningas was directed by Jukka Sipilä.
Who stars in Hiekkakuningas?
The principal cast of Hiekkakuningas includes Matti Oravisto, Paavo Pentikäinen, Martti Pennanen, Kari Franck, Erkki Mikkola.
When was Hiekkakuningas released and how long is it?
Hiekkakuningas was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.