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1918 (1957): Cast

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1918 is a 1957 drama directed by T.J. Särkkä, starring Åke Lindman as Samuel Bro, Kaarlo Halttunen and Pentti Irjala. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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1918 (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
T.J. Särkkä
Genre
Drama
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1918 About?

The premise of 1918 without spoilers.

Pastor Samuel Bro has lost his faith in God. He is in conflict with the Church Council and is rejected from his priesthood. He moves away to a different life.

1918 Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

1918 Cast & Characters

Åke Lindman leads the cast as Samuel Bro, with Kaarlo Halttunen as Bro (uncredited) and Pentti Irjala as Aleksanteri. Directed by T.J. Särkkä; 52 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

1918 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 1918, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1918?

1918 runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was 1918 released?

1918 was released on September 20, 1957.

Who directed 1918?

1918 was directed by T.J. Särkkä.

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Who is in the cast of 1918?

1918 stars Åke Lindman as Samuel Bro, Kaarlo Halttunen as Bro (uncredited) and Pentti Irjala as Aleksanteri, among 52 credited actors.

Does 1918 have a post-credit scene?

No. 1918 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 1918 in?

The original language of 1918 is Finnish.

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