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Sven Tuuva

  • 1958
  • 2h 21m
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5.9/10
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Sven Tuuva (1958)
ComedyDramaWar

Sven Tuuva, the simple son of an elderly sergeant, takes part in the battles of the Finnish war with General Sandels.Sven Tuuva, the simple son of an elderly sergeant, takes part in the battles of the Finnish war with General Sandels.Sven Tuuva, the simple son of an elderly sergeant, takes part in the battles of the Finnish war with General Sandels.

  • Director
    • Edvin Laine
  • Writers
    • Väinö Linna
    • Juha Nevalainen
    • Johan Ludvig Runeberg
  • Stars
    • Veikko Sinisalo
    • Edvin Laine
    • Fanni Halonen
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    151
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edvin Laine
    • Writers
      • Väinö Linna
      • Juha Nevalainen
      • Johan Ludvig Runeberg
    • Stars
      • Veikko Sinisalo
      • Edvin Laine
      • Fanni Halonen
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Veikko Sinisalo
    • Sven Tuuva
    Edvin Laine
    Edvin Laine
    • Ukko Tuuva (Sgt. Tuuva)
    Fanni Halonen
    • Äiti Tuuva (Tuuva's mother)
    Salme Karppinen
    • Kaarina Kinnunen
    Leif Wager
    Leif Wager
    • General Sandels
    Kauko Helovirta
    • Captain Duncker
    Mirjam Novero
    Mirjam Novero
    • Mrs. Charlotta Maria Duncker
    Aarne Laine
    • Corporal Örn
    Leevi Kuuranne
    • Kustaa IV Adolf
    Tommi Rinne
    Tommi Rinne
    • Jaeger Spets
    Eero Eloranta
    • Jaeger Lönn
    Kyösti Erämaa
    • Officer
    Paavo Hukkinen
    • Drummer
    Leo Jokela
    Leo Jokela
    Ekke Hämäläinen
    • Lieutenant Weber
    Arvo Kuusla
    • Staff Officer
    Pentti Irjala
    • Assistant Chef
    Santeri Karilo
    • Cargo Seargant
    • Director
      • Edvin Laine
    • Writers
      • Väinö Linna
      • Juha Nevalainen
      • Johan Ludvig Runeberg
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    • Connections
      Referenced in Tämä on Iisalmea (1959)

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 1958 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Finland
    • Language
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Sven Tuuva the Hero
    • Filming locations
      • Sipoo, Finland
    • Production company
      • Suomen Filmiteollisuus
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 21m(141 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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