About this movie
“Tukkijoella” (Log River – 1928). Films of this genre gave the Finnish cinema and the viewing public one of its most popular characters – the lumberjack (tukkijatka, tukkipoika, tukkilainen) who at his most heroic hour becomes the log-roller or the shooter of rapids (koskenlaskija). The significance of this character in Finnish film is comparable to that of the Cowboy on American cinema. He is the pioneer, the wanderer, the adventurer. He negotiates the frontier, he is an embodiment of the conflict between wilderness and civilization.
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How long is Tukkijoella?
Tukkijoella has a runtime of 1h 44m (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed Tukkijoella?
Tukkijoella was directed by Axel Slangus and released in 1928.
What genre is Tukkijoella?
Tukkijoella is a Comedy film (1928).
Who stars in Tukkijoella?
The cast of Tukkijoella includes Urho Somersalmi, Ellen Sylvin, Mary Hannikainen, Kirsti Suonio, Eino Salmela.
What is the TMDB rating for Tukkijoella?
Tukkijoella has a TMDB rating of 8.5/10 based on 2 votes.
