Sven Tuuva the Hero (1958): Cast
Sven Tuuva the Hero is a 1958 war drama starring Veikko Sinisalo as Sven Tuuva, Irja Kuusla and Paavo Hukkinen. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Suomen Filmiteollisuus
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sven Tuuva the Hero About?
The premise of Sven Tuuva the Hero without spoilers.
After six centuries of Swedish rule over Finland, the conflict with Russia ended in 1809, making Finland a Grand Duchy of the Russian czar. This early‑19th‑century period drama follows modest soldier Sven Tuuva, an unremarkable hero whose exploits are softened by the charms of a fellow countryman. It shows harsh battle scenes and quiet camaraderie.
Sven Tuuva the Hero Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- son
- uniform
- imperial russia
- last stand
- fight to death
- ambush
- marching
- infantry soldier
- private
- simpleton
- black and white
- finland
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- 1800s
- parent child relationship
- letter
- sweden
- finnish soldier
- father son relationship
- bravery
- honesty
- alcohol
- mockery
- bridge
- death
- hunger
- sweden finland
- year 1809
- year 1808
- army
- military
- russian soldier
- battlefield
- male female relationship
- fight
- battle
- simple man
- heroism
- war hero
- hero
- military officer
- king of sweden
- finnish war
- 19th century
- savonia finland
- soldier
- farm
- illiteracy
- countryside
- rural setting
Sven Tuuva the Hero Cast & Characters
Veikko Sinisalo leads the cast as Sven Tuuva, with Irja Kuusla as Örn's Wife and Paavo Hukkinen as Drummer.
- Veikko Sinisalo as Sven Tuuva
- Irja Kuusla as Örn's Wife
- Paavo Hukkinen as Drummer
- Tapio Hämäläinen as Paavo
Also Starring in Sven Tuuva the Hero
· 60 more- Aarne Laine Örn
- Esko Salminen
- Pentti Irjala
- Kauko Helovirta Duncker
- Anton Soini
- Tommi Rinne Spets
- Mikko Nousiainen
- Leo Jokela
- Hannes Veivo
- Edvin Laine Sven's Father
- Kaarlo Wilska
- Matti Lehtelä
- Unto Salminen Toll
- Arvo Kuusla
- Leo Riuttu Tujulin
- Matti Oravisto
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- Uuno Montonen
- Leevi Linko Juho
- Mirjam Novero Mrs. Maria Duncker
- Ekke Hämäläinen Weber
- Tauno Söder
- Leif Wager Sandels
- Kosti Klemelä Matti
- Veikko Sorsakivi Henrikki
- Esa Saario
- Tarmo Manni
- Sylva Rossi
- Ville Salminen
- Leo Lähteenmäki
- Sirkka Breider
- Lennart Lauramaa
- Martti Romppanen Antti
- Usko Kantola Kustaa
- Yrjö Tähtelä
- Severi Seppänen
- Arvi Järvinen
- Kauko Vuorensola
- Oiva Luhtala
- Oke Tuuri
- Martti Katajisto
- Santeri Karilo
- Martti Kuisma
- Veijo Pasanen
- Mikko Sergejeff Paulucci
- Salme Karppinen Kaarina Kinnunen
- Leevi Kuuranne Kustaa IV Aadolf
- Eero Eloranta Lönn
- Kyösti Erämaa
- Olavi Tuomi
- Leila Väyrynen
- Boris Levitsky
- Ilmari Tähtelä
- Fanni Halonen Sven's Mother
- Kaija Sinisalo-Lahtinen
- Vitaly Ketterer
- Kale Teuronen
- Ossi Kostia
- Annikki Lauramaa
- Manne Schulman
- Martti Bruce
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Sven Tuuva the Hero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sven Tuuva the Hero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sven Tuuva the Hero?
Sven Tuuva the Hero runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Sven Tuuva the Hero released?
Sven Tuuva the Hero was released on December 19, 1958.
Who is in the cast of Sven Tuuva the Hero?
Sven Tuuva the Hero stars Veikko Sinisalo as Sven Tuuva, Irja Kuusla as Örn's Wife and Paavo Hukkinen as Drummer, among 64 credited actors.
Does Sven Tuuva the Hero have a post-credit scene?
No. Sven Tuuva the Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sven Tuuva the Hero in?
The original language of Sven Tuuva the Hero is Finnish.
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