Niskavuoren Heta
Synopsis
Heta, the strong-willed daughter of the Niskavuori family, who is pregnant, marries Akusti, a farmhand, and remains bitter toward Santeria, who broke her heart. Heta and Akusti begin their life together on the modest Muumäki farm, where they are assisted by their loyal maid Siipirikko.
Part of the Niskavuori Kokoelma
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Top Cast
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Rauni Luoma
Heta Harjula
Kaarlo Halttunen
Akusti Harjula
Mirjam Novero
Hilja Elsa Maanoja 'Siipirikko'
Eino Kaipainen
vallesmanni
Leo Lähteenmäki
Santeri Lammentausta
Martti Katajisto
Jaakko
Hillevi Lagerstam
Aliina
Marjatta Kallio
Kerttu
Leena Grönroos
Marjatta Salminen
Hilkka Helinä
Esteri Huovila
Pentti Irjala
Nieminen
Kullervo Kalske
Juhani Niskavuori
Uljas Kandolin
Akustille velallinen isäntä
Kunto Karapää
Kunnanlääkäri
Martta Kinnunen
Sanni
Ossi Korhonen
Rovasti
Urho Lahti
Roope Maanoja
Laina Laine
Mari
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edvin Laine
- Screenplay & Story
- Paula Talaskivi, Hella Wuolijoki
- Original Score
- Heikki Aaltoila
- Original Title
- Niskavuoren Heta
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edvin Laine
Paula Talaskivi, Hella Wuolijoki
Heikki Aaltoila
Pentti Unho
Armas Vallasvuo
T.J. Särkkä
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Fager
Production Design
Edvin Laine
Director
Pentti Unho
Director of Photography
Paula Talaskivi
Screenplay
Armas Vallasvuo
Editor
Heikki Aaltoila
Original Music Composer
Hella Wuolijoki
Screenplay
T.J. Särkkä
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Niskavuoren Heta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Niskavuoren Heta about?
Heta, the strong-willed daughter of the Niskavuori family, who is pregnant, marries Akusti, a farmhand, and remains bitter toward Santeria, who broke her heart. Heta and Akusti begin their life together on the modest Muumäki farm, where they are assisted by their loyal maid Siipirikko.
Who directed Niskavuoren Heta?
Niskavuoren Heta was directed by Edvin Laine.
Who stars in Niskavuoren Heta?
The principal cast of Niskavuoren Heta includes Rauni Luoma, Kaarlo Halttunen, Mirjam Novero, Eino Kaipainen, Leo Lähteenmäki.
When was Niskavuoren Heta released and how long is it?
Niskavuoren Heta was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Niskavuoren Heta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Niskavuoren Heta was composed by Heikki Aaltoila.