Sven Tuuva the Hero movie poster

Sven Tuuva the Hero

December 19, 1958 2h 21m 5.3/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1958. Sven Tuuva the Hero is a war/drama film. directed by Edvin Laine. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Veikko Sinisalo, Edvin Laine, and Fanni Halonen

Synopsis

For six hundred years Sweden had controlled most of Finland until the war with Russia that ended in 1809, when Finland became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Czar. This period drama is set during that early 19th-century war and focuses on one of its heroes, Sven Tuuva. Sven is a decent yet not too brilliant soldier, and his exploits are partly balanced here by the charms of a compatriot.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 19, 1958 67 years ago
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Runtime 2h 21m 141 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language FI Original language
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Country Finland Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FI

Production Companies

  • Suomen Filmiteollisuus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sven Tuuva the Hero about?

For six hundred years Sweden had controlled most of Finland until the war with Russia that ended in 1809, when Finland became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Czar. This period drama is set during that...

Who directed Sven Tuuva the Hero?

Sven Tuuva the Hero was directed by Edvin Laine.

How long is Sven Tuuva the Hero?

Sven Tuuva the Hero has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).

When was Sven Tuuva the Hero released?

Sven Tuuva the Hero was released on December 19, 1958 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sven Tuuva the Hero?

The main cast of Sven Tuuva the Hero includes Veikko Sinisalo, Edvin Laine, Fanni Halonen, Salme Karppinen, Leif Wager.