Scarlet Week
Originally released in 1954. Scarlet Week is a drama/romance film. directed by Matti Kassila. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gunvor Sandkvist, Matti Oravisto, and Toivo Mäkelä
Synopsis
After a weekend of dancing and camping on a recreation island near the city, a young factory worker decides to stay and cut work for a day. Walking around the now deserted island, he meets a beautiful woman camping alone and sunbathing in the nude on the beach. A hot romance flares up between the worker and the more upper-class married lady, lasting through the light-filled nights of the whole summer week until the woman's much older husband returns to the island the next weekend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gunvor Sandkvist
as Siiri Forss
Matti Oravisto
as Usko Siltanen
Toivo Mäkelä
as Bertel Forss
Paavo Hukkinen
as Usko's 1st Pal
Kauko Laurikainen
as Usko's 2nd Pal
Juhani Kumpulainen
as Agitator
Kaarlo Saarnio
as Usher
Leo Jokela
as Usko's 3rd Pal
Matti Kassila
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Maija Autio
as (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarlet Week about?
After a weekend of dancing and camping on a recreation island near the city, a young factory worker decides to stay and cut work for a day. Walking around the now deserted island, he meets a beauti...
Who directed Scarlet Week?
Scarlet Week was directed by Matti Kassila.
How long is Scarlet Week?
Scarlet Week has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Scarlet Week released?
Scarlet Week was released on February 28, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scarlet Week?
The main cast of Scarlet Week includes Gunvor Sandkvist, Matti Oravisto, Toivo Mäkelä, Paavo Hukkinen, Kauko Laurikainen.