One Man’s War (1973): Cast
One Man’s War is a 1973 drama starring Marita Vienovirta as Arvi's wife, Hannes Veivo and Tuula Nyman. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
Finnish What Is One Man’s War About?
The premise of One Man’s War without spoilers.
After quitting his factory job, a determined man liquidates his possessions to buy an earth‑moving machine and launch a mobile construction venture with his wife and child. Constantly moving in search of work, they endure chronic scarcity and mounting hardships, and eventually are forced to emigrate in hopes of a brighter future.
One Man’s War Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- business
- finnish new wave
- working class
- unemployment
- social
- social issues
- small business
- poverty
- marriage
- kitchen sink realism
- failing business
- entrepreneur
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- construction
- construction site
- business ethics
- business competition
One Man’s War Cast & Characters
Marita Vienovirta leads the cast as Arvi's wife, with Hannes Veivo as Viljo Suomies and Tuula Nyman as Liisa Suomies.
- Marita Vienovirta as Arvi's wife
- Hannes Veivo as Viljo Suomies
- Tuula Nyman as Liisa Suomies
- Risto Jarva as Interview / Man in restaurant
Also Starring in One Man’s War
· 14 more- Martti Pennanen Matti Kivilahti
- Jorma Pulkkinen Helander
- Matti Kuortti Tv-commentator (voice)
- Antti Peippo Man in the office
- Eero Rinne Erik Suomies
- Orvokki Taivalsaari Woman in restaurant
- Timo Linnasalo News photographer
- Matti Vienovirta Arvi Suomies
- Erkki Peltomaa Technician
- Aimo Heino Vänni Piiparinen
- Tauno Hautaniemi Pete Vilpponen
- Maarit Rinne Susanna Suomies
- Ruben Lehtonen Männikkö
- Anna Hakala Erik's mother
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One Man’s War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of One Man’s War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is One Man’s War?
One Man’s War runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was One Man’s War released?
One Man’s War was released on February 28, 1973.
Who is in the cast of One Man’s War?
One Man’s War stars Marita Vienovirta as Arvi's wife, Hannes Veivo as Viljo Suomies and Tuula Nyman as Liisa Suomies, among 18 credited actors.
Does One Man’s War have a post-credit scene?
No. One Man’s War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is One Man’s War in?
The original language of One Man’s War is Finnish.
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