The Harvest Month
Originally released in 1956. The Harvest Month is a drama film. directed by Matti Kassila.
Starring Toivo Mäkelä, Emma Väänänen, and Rauni Luoma
Synopsis
The title of the Finnish film Elokuu translates to August. Directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland's premiere filmmakers, Elokuu was adapted from a novel by Nobel prize winning finnish author F.E. Sillanpää. Simply put, the story concerns the decline and fall of a once-proud family, thanks to the alcoholism of its paterfamilias. Toivo Makela delivers a powerfully effective performance as the inebriated protagonist, avoiding the usual "drunken" cliches. The overlong running time, coupled with the downbeat nature of the subject, limited the film's worldwide appeal.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toivo Mäkelä
as Viktor Sundvall
Emma Väänänen
as Saima Sundvall
Rauni Luoma
as Maija Länsilehto
Aino-Maija Tikkanen
as Tyyne Sundvall
Rauni Ikäheimo
as Iita
Senni Nieminen
as Hanna Nieminen
Heikki Savolainen
as Mauno Viljanen
Tauno Kajander
as Taave
Sylvi Salonen
as Actress
Topi Kankainen
as Alpertti
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Fennada-Filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Harvest Month about?
The title of the Finnish film Elokuu translates to August. Directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland's premiere filmmakers, Elokuu was adapted from a novel by Nobel prize winning finnish author F.E...
Who directed The Harvest Month?
The Harvest Month was directed by Matti Kassila.
How long is The Harvest Month?
The Harvest Month has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Harvest Month released?
The Harvest Month was released on October 5, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Harvest Month?
The main cast of The Harvest Month includes Toivo Mäkelä, Emma Väänänen, Rauni Luoma, Aino-Maija Tikkanen, Rauni Ikäheimo.