Flame Top
Originally released in 1980. Flame Top is a drama film. directed by Pirjo Honkasalo. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Asko Sarkola, Rea Mauranen, and Kari Franck
Synopsis
This biographical film celebrates the little-known life of the Finnish novelist and revolutionary Maiju Lassila (Asko Sarkola), born in 1868. Lassila's early years are briefly shown, then the film richly details his active and paradoxically reclusive adult life, beginning with his sojourn in St. Petersburg, working as a businessman. Unable to stay away from politics, he caused the assassination of a high-ranking Czarist and as a result, had to run back to Finland to hide. Once established in the comparative safety of a small village, he taught school in order to support his real vocation as a writer. Always living on the edge of poverty, if not square in the middle of it, Lassila continues to avoid public contact - he keeps his identity low-key and camoflages it by publishing under a variety of pseudonyms.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 35m
155 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Asko Sarkola
as Writer Algot Lassila, aka Maiju Lassila, aka Irmari Rantamala
Rea Mauranen
as Olga Esempio
Kari Franck
as Gunnar Avanto
Ari Suonsuu
as Kalle
Ritva Juhanto
as Kurttuska
Esko Salminen
as Arwid
Heikki Alho
as Pikku-Pouvali
Tuomo Railo
as Sulo Esempio
Yuri Rodionov
as Rawitz
Galina Galtseva
as Magda
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- P-Kino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flame Top about?
This biographical film celebrates the little-known life of the Finnish novelist and revolutionary Maiju Lassila (Asko Sarkola), born in 1868. Lassila's early years are briefly shown, then the film ...
Who directed Flame Top?
Flame Top was directed by Pirjo Honkasalo.
How long is Flame Top?
Flame Top has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
When was Flame Top released?
Flame Top was released on October 17, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flame Top?
The main cast of Flame Top includes Asko Sarkola, Rea Mauranen, Kari Franck, Ari Suonsuu, Ritva Juhanto.