Finland / Feb 28, 1973 / K-7 / Lammi
One Man's War (1974)
Directed by Risto Jarva
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1h 48min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Man leaves his factory job and sells everything to buy an earth mover and start his own business, travelling from place to place with his wife and child. There is not enough work and he is eventually forced to emigrate after many hardships.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jorma Pulkkinen | Helander |
| Matti Vienovirta | Arvi Suomies |
| Marita Vienovirta | Arvi's wife |
| Anna Hakala | Erik's mother |
| Hannes Veivo | Viljo Suomies |
| Risto Jarva | Interview / Man in restaurant |
| Matti Kuortti | Tv-commentator (voice) |
| Timo Linnasalo | News photographer |
| Antti Peippo | Man in the office |
| Erkki Peltomaa | Technician |
| Orvokki Taivalsaari | Woman in restaurant |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Yhden miehen sota |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Filminor |
| Release date | 18 gennaio 1974 |
| Production | Kullervo Kukkasjärvi |
| Writer | Jussi Kylätasku, Risto Jarva |
| Editing | Risto Jarva |
| Cinematography | Antti Peippo, Erkki Peltomaa, Juha-Veli Äkräs |
| Assistant directors | Risto Jarva, Orvokki Taivalsaari |
| Camera operators | Erkki Peltomaa, Antti Peippo, Juha-Veli Äkräs |
| Additional photography | Erkki Peltomaa, Antti Peippo, Juha-Veli Äkräs |
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Release dates
Premiere
Sweden / Dec 13, 1973
Theatrical release
Finland / Jan 18, 1974 / K-7
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