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Avoveteen (1939)

Movie ★ 10.0 99 min

Drama

Yrjö Niemelä leaves the countryside for Helsinki. Unemployed, homeless, and penniless, the young man attempts suicide in despair, but a Salvation Army soldier comes to his rescue at the last moment. His luck changes when Yrjö gets a job in a warehouse and, as a fast runner, becomes a sports coach. His childhood sweetheart Elsa encourages him to succeed.

Orvo Saarikivi Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 27, 1939
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0133389
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Language
Studio
Suomi-Filmi

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Cast

Kullervo Kalske Kullervo Kalske Yrjö Niemelä Irma Seikkula Irma Seikkula Elsa Aino Lohikoski Aino Lohikoski Kieronperän emäntä Hugo Hytönen Hugo Hytönen Kieronperän isäntä Reino Valkama Reino Valkama nappikauppias Lehtinen Paavo Jännes Paavo Jännes kauppaneuvos Elsa Rantalainen Elsa Rantalainen rouva Järveläinen Sasu Haapanen Sasu Haapanen Jaakko Viklund Hannes Häyrinen Hannes Häyrinen Jussi Marttila Kaarlo Saarnio Kaarlo Saarnio pelastusarmeijalainen Martti Jukola Martti Jukola Pentti Saares Pentti Saares valmentaja Rosi Rinne akka Vilho Siivola Vilho Siivola Lintemanni Vilho Auvinen reissusälli Timo Jokinen Matti

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Frequently asked questions

What is Avoveteen about?
Yrjö Niemelä leaves the countryside for Helsinki. Unemployed, homeless, and penniless, the young man attempts suicide in despair, but a Salvation Army soldier comes to his rescue at the last moment. His luck changes when Yrjö gets a job in a warehouse and, as a fast runner, becomes a sports coach. His childhood sweetheart Elsa encourages him to succeed.
Who directed Avoveteen?
Avoveteen was directed by Orvo Saarikivi.
Who stars in Avoveteen?
Avoveteen stars Kullervo Kalske, Irma Seikkula, Aino Lohikoski, Hugo Hytönen.
When was Avoveteen released?
Avoveteen is a 1939 drama film.
Where can I watch Avoveteen?
You can watch Avoveteen with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.