Finland / Dec 25, 1952 / S
1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Heta, the strong-willed daughter of the Niskavuori family, who is pregnant, marries Akusti, a farmhand, and remains bitter toward Santeria, who broke her heart. Heta and Akusti begin their life together on the modest Muumäki farm, where they are assisted by their loyal maid Siipirikko.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Marjatta Kallio | Kerttu |
| Leena Grönroos | Marjatta Salminen |
| Hilkka Helinä | Esteri Huovila |
| Pentti Irjala | Nieminen |
| Kullervo Kalske | Juhani Niskavuori |
| Uljas Kandolin | Akustille velallinen isäntä |
| Kunto Karapää | Kunnanlääkäri |
| Martta Kinnunen | Sanni |
| Ossi Korhonen | Rovasti |
| Urho Lahti | Roope Maanoja |
| Laina Laine | Mari |
| Väinö Luutonen | Salminen |
| Otto Noro | Nikkilän isäntä |
| Aino-Inkeri Notkola | vallesmanska |
| Pirkko Raitio | ruustinna |
| Kaarlo Saarnio | Jokinen |
| Ida Salmi | lita Korinteri |
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| Martti Seilo | Kanttori |
| Emma Väänänen | Loviisa Niskavuori |
| Mirjami Kuosmanen | Kustaava (uncredited) |
| Heimo Lepistö | Janne (uncredited) |
| Seppo Sariola | Mikko (uncredited) |
| Aarne Laine | (uncredited) |
| Veikko Linna | (uncredited) |
| Leevi Linko | (uncredited) |
| Kalle Rouni | (uncredited) |
| Alli Häjänen | (uncredited) |
| Maire Hyvönen | (uncredited) |
| Alli Linko | (uncredited) |
| Varma Lahtinen | (uncredited) |
| Anni Rönkkö | (uncredited) |
| Helvi Aunio | (uncredited) |
| Irma Wikström | (uncredited) |
| Rakel Laakso | (uncredited) |
| Sirkka Breider | (uncredited) |
| Annikki Linnoila | (uncredited) |
| Nina Lindell | (uncredited) |
| Adolf Lydman | (uncredited) |
| Katri Linna | (uncredited) |
| H. Stenroos | (uncredited) |
| Mauno Enroth | (uncredited) |
| Arvo Jorma | (uncredited) |
| Raija Paalanen | (uncredited) |
| Irja Viherpuu | (uncredited) |
| Anton Soini | (uncredited) |
| Evald Terho | (uncredited) |
| Matti Aulos | (uncredited) |
| Hannes Veivo | (uncredited) |
| Oke Tuuri | (uncredited) |
| Edvin Kajanne | (uncredited) |
| Oiva Sala | (uncredited) |
| Veikko Sorsakivi | (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Niskavuoren Heta |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Suomen Filmiteollisuus |
| Release date | 25 dicembre 1952 |
| Production | T.J. Särkkä |
| Writer | Paula Talaskivi, Hella Wuolijoki |
| Editing | Armas Vallasvuo |
| Cinematography | Pentti Unho, Olavi Tuomi, Antero Ruuhonen, Päivi Kosonen, Keijo Heino |
| Assistant directors | Leena Valkeala, Edvin Laine |
| Lighting | Olavi Ihander |
| Camera operators | Olavi Tuomi, Antero Ruuhonen, Päivi Kosonen, Keijo Heino, Pentti Unho |
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| Additional photography | Olavi Tuomi, Antero Ruuhonen, Päivi Kosonen, Keijo Heino, Pentti Unho |
| Production design | Karl Fager, Eka Karppanen |
| Art direction | Karl Fager, Eka Karppanen |
| Set decoration | Karl Fager, Eka Karppanen |
| Music | Heikki Aaltoila, Teuvo Pasanen, Keijo Iiskola, Taisto Lindegren |
| Sound | Teuvo Pasanen, Keijo Iiskola, Taisto Lindegren, Heikki Aaltoila |
| Costume design | Vivan Gustafsson, Tuulikki Uskali, William Reunanen |
| Makeup | William Reunanen, Vivan Gustafsson, Tuulikki Uskali |
| Hairstyling | Vivan Gustafsson, Tuulikki Uskali, William Reunanen |
| Collection | Niskavuori Kokoelma |
Release dates
Theatrical release
TV
Sweden / Nov 16, 1974
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