The Witch (1952): Cast
The Witch is a 1952 fantasy horror film directed by Roland af Hällström, starring Leo Jokela as Hired Hand (uncredited), Helge Herala and Toivo Mäkelä. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Roland af Hällström
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Fennada-Filmi
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Witch About?
The premise of The Witch without spoilers.
An archaeological dig uncovers the remains of a young woman believed to be a 300‑year‑old witch buried in a peat bog. As the community investigates, a mysterious naked woman appears, igniting uncontrollable desire and turmoil among the village men, exposing raw sexuality and ancient superstitions.
The Witch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- folk horror
- female nudity
- finnish countryside
- countryside
- bog
- storm
- manor house
- country estate
- country house
- nudity
- full frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
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- putting down a horse
- dead body
- painting
- baron
- nobleman
- scientist
- milking a cow
- archeology
- dream sequence
- amnesia
- temptress
- amnesiac
- summer
- finnish summer
- chased by an angry mob
- starting a fire
- infidelity
- impaled by a spear
- speared to death
- impaled to death
- female topless nudity
- impalement
- female rear nudity
- sleepwalking
- stuck in a bog
- based on a stage play
- witch
- dream
- female frontal nudity
- fire
- witchcraft
- seduction
- married couple
- jealousy
- painter
- archeologist
- thunder
- lightning
The Witch Cast & Characters
Leo Jokela leads the cast as Hired Hand (uncredited), with Helge Herala as Kauko and Toivo Mäkelä as Hannu. Directed by Roland af Hällström; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roland af Hällström
- Leo Jokela as Hired Hand (uncredited)
- Helge Herala as Kauko
- Toivo Mäkelä as Hannu
- Elsa Turakainen as Leena
Also Starring in The Witch
· 10 more- Jalmari Parikka Henrik
- Elli Ylimaa Saara
- Einari Ketola Janne
- Hillevi Lagerstam Greta
- Aku Korhonen Baron Hallberg
- Sakari Jurkka Veikko Hallberg
- Mauri Jaakkola Chaplain (uncredited)
- Elna Hellman Sauna-Maija
- Rakel Laakso Housekeeper
- Mirja Mane Birgit Suomaa
More from Roland af Hällström
More films directed by Roland af Hällström: Ryysyrannan Jooseppi, Tukkijoella, Hornankoski and Pikajuna pohjoiseen.
The Witch Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Häxan går igen” and “Dangereuses sont les nuits claires”.
- Also known as
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- Häxan går igen
- Dangereuses sont les nuits claires
- Gefährlich sind die hellen Nächte
- Gevaarlijb zijnde blare Nachten
- The Witch Comes Back to Life
- La Sorcière revient
- Return of the Witch
- A boszorkány
- La Résurrection de la sorcière
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The Witch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Witch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Witch?
The Witch runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Witch released?
The Witch was released on October 3, 1952.
Who directed The Witch?
The Witch was directed by Roland af Hällström.
More films by Roland af Hällström Who is in the cast of The Witch?
The Witch stars Leo Jokela as Hired Hand (uncredited), Helge Herala as Kauko and Toivo Mäkelä as Hannu, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Witch have a post-credit scene?
No. The Witch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Witch in?
The original language of The Witch is Finnish.
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