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Sysmäläinen (1938) [N/A]

Featuring:
Olavi Reimas, Sirkka Sari, Vilho Auvinen

Written by:
Jalmari Finne
Nisse Hirn
Yrjö Kivimies

Directed by:
Valentin Vaala


Release Date:
November 6, 1938

Original Title:
Sysmäläinen

Alternate Titles:
Mannen från Sysmä

Genres:
Comedy | History

Production Companies:
Suomi-Filmi

Production Countries:
Finland

Ratings / Certifications:
FI: S 

Runtime: 93

Overview from TheMovieDB

In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.

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Overview from Open Movies

A period comedy set in 1622-1637. The male protagonist, the man from Sysmä, is the fool who always fails to recognize the female protagonist in her many disguises, dressing as a man, and then as a man dressing as woman.

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Rankings and Honors

Sysmäläinen (1938) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 5.4/10

Performers

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Production

Assistant Camera:
Eino Heino

Director:
Valentin Vaala

Director of Photography:
Armas Hirvonen

Editor:
Valentin Vaala

Novel:
Jalmari Finne

Original Music Composer:
Felix Krohn

Producer:
Matti Schreck

Production Design:
Ville Salminen
Kosti Aaltonen

Screenplay:
Nisse Hirn

Sound:
Pertti Kuusela

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