The Chalice of Blood
Verimalja
Synopsis
During the final years of the World War II, Finnish sergeant Myllykoski and his fellow soldiers are forced to join the notorious Waffen-SS on a mission to find a mythical medieval chalice in the Soviet Union.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marko Salminen
Matti Myllykoski
Antti Peltonen
Pekka Lahtinen
Marko Loukaskorpi
Veikko Koivisto
Matti Toivio
SS-luutnantti Hauser
Pasi Gerlander
SS-kapteeni von Ballack
Paavo Peltonen
SS-majuri Collan
Heikki Häkkä
Piispa Alberto Argentino
Jarno Elonen
Isä Stefano Lombardus
Grigori Tchaban
NKVD-majuri
Leo Nikita Kadieff
NKVD-kapteeni
Jaana Joensuu
Kaarina Lahtinen
Reijo Skog
Kenraali Schröder
Pekka Rintala
SS-korpraali Saar
Timo Teern
SS-korpraali Saari (voice)
Eerik Mäkinen
Vilho Lahtinen
Timo Turtiainen
Lugan kylänvanhin
Jevgeni Haukka
Lugan kylänvanhin / Metropoliitta Sergei (voice)
Mika Lehtinen
Isä Afanasi Serov
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jarno Elonen
- Screenplay & Story
- Pekka Rintala, Jarno Elonen
- Original Score
- Heikki Kareranta
- Original Title
- Verimalja
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Foci-tuotanto, Autere Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jarno Elonen
Pekka Rintala, Jarno Elonen
Heikki Kareranta
Jarno Elonen
Toni Tikkanen
Pekka Rintala, Toni Tikkanen
Department Leadership Roster
Jarno Elonen
Director of Photography
Pekka Rintala
Production Design
Pekka Rintala
Writer
Jarno Elonen
Writer
Jarno Elonen
Director
Pekka Rintala
Producer
Toni Tikkanen
Editor
Toni Tikkanen
Producer
Heikki Kareranta
Original Music Composer
Pekka Rintala
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Chalice of Blood.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chalice of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chalice of Blood about?
During the final years of the World War II, Finnish sergeant Myllykoski and his fellow soldiers are forced to join the notorious Waffen-SS on a mission to find a mythical medieval chalice in the Soviet Union.
Who directed The Chalice of Blood?
The Chalice of Blood was directed by Jarno Elonen.
Who stars in The Chalice of Blood?
The principal cast of The Chalice of Blood includes Marko Salminen, Antti Peltonen, Marko Loukaskorpi, Matti Toivio, Pasi Gerlander.
When was The Chalice of Blood released and how long is it?
The Chalice of Blood was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chalice of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chalice of Blood was composed by Heikki Kareranta.