Syntipukki (1935)
A charming 1935 Finnish comedy about a hapless job-seeker who becomes a department store's official complaint handler, with romance complicating everything.
Syntipukki - Movie Information
- Original Title: Syntipukki
- Release Year: 1935
- Directed by: Erkki Karu
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 34m
- Original Language: Finnish
- Spoken Languages: Finnish
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 7, 1935 (Finland - S)
- Alternative Titles: The Scapegoat (US), Syndabocken (FI)
- Production Companies: Suomen Filmiteollisuus
- Production Countries: Finland
Syntipukki - Plot
Adalbert "Mussu" Koikkalainen inherits 9,000 marks from his uncle. To buy a milk shop, Koikkalainen needs another thousand marks and work experience, so he applies for a job at the department store Sampo, where he is hired as a scapegoat to receive customer complaints. The saleswoman Irja Salo, who is under threat of dismissal, falls in love with the general manager Vaara, whom she thinks is a traveling salesman.
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Syntipukki - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Erkki Karu
Main Cast
- Ester Toivonen
- Kaarlo Kartio
- Jaakko Korhonen
- Tyyne Jauri
- Aku Käyhkö
- Tyyne Haarla
- Kaija Suonio
- Heikki Välisalmi
- Iivari Kainulainen
- Eija Hiltunen
Writers
- Agapetus
Producers
- Erkki Karu
Syntipukki - FAQs
What is Syntipukki about?
Syntipukki follows Adalbert "Mussu" Koikkalainen, who inherits money but needs more funds and work experience to open a milk shop. He takes a job at the Sampo department store as a scapegoat for customer complaints, where romantic entanglements and comic misunderstandings unfold among the staff.
Where can you watch Syntipukki online?
Syntipukki is a 1935 Finnish film with limited mainstream streaming availability. You can check current viewing options and regional platform availability on JustWatch, which tracks where classic and foreign-language films can be streamed, rented, or purchased in your country.
Who directed the 1935 Finnish film Syntipukki?
Syntipukki was directed by Erkki Karu, one of the pioneering figures of Finnish cinema. Karu also served as producer on the film and was a founding force behind Suomen Filmiteollisuus, the production company responsible for many landmark Finnish films of the era.
Is Syntipukki based on a play or book?
Yes, Syntipukki is based on a play or musical, as indicated by its source material classification. The screenplay was written by Agapetus, a pen name used by Finnish author Unto Kupiainen, who adapted the comedic story for the screen.
Who are the main actors in Syntipukki?
The principal cast of Syntipukki includes Ester Toivonen as Irja Salo, Kaarlo Kartio as the bumbling protagonist Koikkalainen, and Jaakko Korhonen as the general manager Vaara. Supporting roles are filled by Tyyne Jauri, Aku Käyhkö, Tyyne Haarla, Kaija Suonio, and Heikki Välisalmi.
When was Syntipukki released in Finland?
Syntipukki was released in Finland on April 7, 1935. The film was distributed under the alternative English title The Scapegoat in the United States and as Syndabocken in other markets, reflecting the universal appeal of its comedic premise.
What genre is Syntipukki?
Syntipukki is a comedy film. Set in a bustling Finnish department store, it blends workplace humor with romantic misunderstanding, characteristic of the light, populist comedies that Finnish cinema produced during the 1930s to entertain domestic audiences during a period of growing national film production.
What are films similar to Syntipukki?
Viewers who enjoy Syntipukki may also appreciate other classic Finnish comedies such as Miehen kylkiluu (1937), Markan tähden (1938), Punahousut (1939), and Yhteinen vaimomme (1956). International comparisons include the French farce La Cage aux Folles (1978) and the British comedy The Millionairess (1960).
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