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The Earth Is a Sinful Song (1973): Cast

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The Earth Is a Sinful Song is a 1973 drama directed by Rauni Mollberg, starring Maritta Viitamäki as Martta Mäkelä, Niiles-Jouni Aikio and Toivo Tuomainen. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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The Earth Is a Sinful Song (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Rauni Mollberg
Genre
Drama
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Earth Is a Sinful Song About?

The premise of The Earth Is a Sinful Song without spoilers.

Set in an archaic world of sex, death, violence, and religious madness, the film follows young Martta’s doomed affair with Oula, a womanizing reindeer herdsman in late‑1940s Finnish Lapland. When the 19‑year‑old becomes pregnant, her alcoholic father’s outrage triggers a chain of tragic events.

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Cast & crew

The Earth Is a Sinful Song Cast & Characters

Maritta Viitamäki leads the cast as Martta Mäkelä, with Niiles-Jouni Aikio as Oula Nahkamaa and Toivo Tuomainen as Niku-Reeti. Directed by Rauni Mollberg; 31 actors are credited in all.

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More from Rauni Mollberg

More films directed by Rauni Mollberg: Milka: A Film About Taboos, Aika hyvä ihmiseksi and The Blessed Madness.

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Maa on syntinen laulu (1973) aka The Earth Is a Sinful Song
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The Earth Is a Sinful Song Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Maa on patune laul” and “Jorden er en syndefuld sang”.

Also known as
  • Maa on patune laul
  • Jorden er en syndefuld sang
  • Die Erde ist ein sündig Lied
  • La Terre de nos ancêtres
  • Earth Is Our Sinful Song
  • Jorden er en syndefull sang
  • Canción para la tierra triste
  • Jorden är en syndfull sång
  • 大地是首罪恶之歌
  • Die Erde ist ein sündiges Lied
  • Země je hříšná píseň
  • Η Γη Είναι το Αμαρτωλό Μας Τραγούδι

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The Earth Is a Sinful Song FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Earth Is a Sinful Song, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Earth Is a Sinful Song?

The Earth Is a Sinful Song runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was The Earth Is a Sinful Song released?

The Earth Is a Sinful Song was released on November 2, 1973.

Who directed The Earth Is a Sinful Song?

The Earth Is a Sinful Song was directed by Rauni Mollberg.

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Who is in the cast of The Earth Is a Sinful Song?

The Earth Is a Sinful Song stars Maritta Viitamäki as Martta Mäkelä, Niiles-Jouni Aikio as Oula Nahkamaa and Toivo Tuomainen as Niku-Reeti, among 31 credited actors.

Does The Earth Is a Sinful Song have a post-credit scene?

No. The Earth Is a Sinful Song has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Earth Is a Sinful Song in?

The original language of The Earth Is a Sinful Song is Finnish.

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