The Swan and the Wanderer
Originally released in 1999. The Swan and the Wanderer is a drama/music film. directed by Timo Koivusalo.
Starring Tapio Liinoja, Martti Suosalo, and Heikki Nousiainen
Synopsis
The film tells the story of two very popular Finnish singer/songwriters: Tapio Rautavaara and Repe Helismaa, who worked together until their relationship got frictious for a long time. The film covers the years from 1949 to 1965. Since the film is based on real-life persons it also tells much about the change in Finland during those years and of course much about Finnish popular music.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tapio Liinoja
as Tapio Rautavaara
Martti Suosalo
as Reino Helismaa
Heikki Nousiainen
as Esa Pakarinen
Anna Haaranen
as Lempi Helismaa
Heidi Herala
as Liisa Rautavaara
Ari Wirta
as Masa Niemi
Aulis Rosendahl
as Aatos Mähönen, manageri
Martti Katajisto
as T. J. Särkkä
Matti Mäntylä
as Toivo Kärki
Raimo Grönberg
as Olavi Virta
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Artista Filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Swan and the Wanderer about?
The film tells the story of two very popular Finnish singer/songwriters: Tapio Rautavaara and Repe Helismaa, who worked together until their relationship got frictious for a long time. The film cov...
Who directed The Swan and the Wanderer?
The Swan and the Wanderer was directed by Timo Koivusalo.
How long is The Swan and the Wanderer?
The Swan and the Wanderer has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Swan and the Wanderer released?
The Swan and the Wanderer was released on February 19, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Swan and the Wanderer?
The main cast of The Swan and the Wanderer includes Tapio Liinoja, Martti Suosalo, Heikki Nousiainen, Anna Haaranen, Heidi Herala.