The Boys movie poster

The Boys

November 2, 1962 1h 46m 6.8/10 (28 votes)

Originally released in 1962. The Boys is a drama/war film. directed by Mikko Niskanen.

Starring Pentti Tarkiainen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, and Uti Saurio

Synopsis

When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, worked as interpreters, rotated business, spied on German love adventures and fought with each other about the favor of soldiers. In autumn 1944, the war was ending. Germans left Oulu by leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard kids and unfinished businesses. The most shocking of all was the faith of young Jake...

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 2, 1962 63 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (28 votes)
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Budget $45K Production budget
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Language FI Original language
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Country Finland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FI
Budget
$45,000

Production Companies

  • Suomen Filmiteollisuus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boys about?

When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, w...

Who directed The Boys?

The Boys was directed by Mikko Niskanen.

How long is The Boys?

The Boys has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was The Boys released?

The Boys was released on November 2, 1962 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Boys?

The main cast of The Boys includes Pentti Tarkiainen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Uti Saurio, Hannu Vironmäki, Markku Söderström.