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Overview

In the 1970s, Turku City Theater staged an adaptation of Aleksis Kivi's Seven Brothers, directed by Kalle Holmberg. The premiere was in 1972, and performances continued for three years. The play was the biggest theatrical event of its time and a huge success with audiences. The brothers were played by the stars of the decade, with music by Kaj Chydenius. The TV movie was recorded from two public performances and close-ups were edited in.

Directed by Kalle Holmberg, Matti Tapio

Top cast

Esko Salminen

Juhani

Vesa-Matti Loiri

Tuomas

Heikki Kinnunen

Aapo

H

Heikki Alho

Simeoni

A

Arno Virtanen

Timo

I

Ilari Paatso

Lauri

Juha Muje

Eero

K

Kapo Manto

Lukkari/Viertolan isäntä

Esko Vettenranta

Provasti

P

Paavo Tuominen

Nahkapeitturi/Taula-Matti

Rose-Marie Precht

Rajamäen Kaisa

M

Mauri Heikkilä

Nimismies

R

Risto Saanila

Lautamies Mäkelä

Heidi Krohn

M

Maikki Länsiö

Marja Packalén

Maija-Liisa Peuhu

Männistön Venla

L

Leena Takala

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