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Haluan rakastaa Peter (1972): Cast

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Haluan rakastaa Peter is a 1972 romantic drama directed by Matti Kassila, starring Paul Osipow as Peter Mackus, Tea Ista and Matti Oravisto. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Haluan rakastaa Peter (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Matti Kassila
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Haluan rakastaa Peter About?

The premise of Haluan rakastaa Peter without spoilers.

After her husband’s death, middle‑aged widow Sanna emigrates to Sweden, settling in Linköping with her two children while working at the town library. During an immigrant‑focused lecture she meets Dr. Peter Mackus, and their correspondence quickly turns romantic, leading them to fall in love.

Haluan rakastaa Peter Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • love affair
  • sex scene
  • summer holiday
  • tryst
  • daydreaming
  • dream sequence
  • sexual fantasy
  • male rear nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • nudity
  • unfaithfulness
  • infidelity
+34 more
  • married
  • love
  • correspondence
  • doctor
  • finland
  • sweden
  • widow
  • extramarital affair
  • single mother
  • single parent
  • need to be loved
  • search for love
  • male female relationship
  • triangle drama
  • hotel
  • jealousy
  • letter
  • librarian
  • male nudity
  • female nudity
  • cheating
  • adultery
  • cheating husband
  • sweden finn
  • family relationships
  • sexual behavior
  • sexuality
  • sex
  • middle aged woman
  • narration
  • 1970s
  • love triangle
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Haluan rakastaa Peter Cast & Characters

Paul Osipow leads the cast as Peter Mackus, with Tea Ista as Sanna Auhti and Matti Oravisto as jälkiäänitysääni / Peter Mackus. Directed by Matti Kassila; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Matti Kassila

More films directed by Matti Kassila: Kaikki pelissä, Farewell, Mr. President, Niskavuori and Natalia.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Haluan rakastaa Peter

17 cars on screen, including the 1971 Ford Taunus and the 1972 Audi 100 C1.

All 17 cars
  • 1971 Ford Taunus in Haluan rakastaa Peter 1971 Ford Taunus Main role
  • 1972 Audi 100 C1 in Haluan rakastaa Peter 1972 Audi 100 C1 Important role
  • 1972 SAAB 99 in Haluan rakastaa Peter 1972 SAAB 99 Minor role
  • 1964 BMW 1800 in Haluan rakastaa Peter 1964 BMW 1800 Background role

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Haluan rakastaa Peter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Haluan rakastaa Peter?

Haluan rakastaa Peter runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Haluan rakastaa Peter released?

Haluan rakastaa Peter was released on October 13, 1972.

Who directed Haluan rakastaa Peter?

Haluan rakastaa Peter was directed by Matti Kassila.

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Who is in the cast of Haluan rakastaa Peter?

Haluan rakastaa Peter stars Paul Osipow as Peter Mackus, Tea Ista as Sanna Auhti and Matti Oravisto as jälkiäänitysääni / Peter Mackus, among 11 credited actors.

Does Haluan rakastaa Peter have a post-credit scene?

No. Haluan rakastaa Peter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Haluan rakastaa Peter in?

The original language of Haluan rakastaa Peter is Finnish.

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