Syntipukki (1957)
A charming Finnish comedy about a country boy who lands a city job and finds himself the unlikely head of a department store complaints department.
Syntipukki - Movie Information
- Original Title: Syntipukki
- Release Year: 1957
- Directed by: Matti Kassila
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Original Language: Finnish
- Spoken Languages: Finnish
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 30, 1957 (Finland - S)
- Alternative Titles: Syndabocken (SE)
- Production Companies: Fennada-Filmi
- Production Countries: Finland
Syntipukki - Plot
“Mussu” Koikkalainen, a country boy moves to town to find a job. He finds it and is even promoted to head of complaints department. But little he knows.
Syntipukki - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Matti Kassila
Main Cast
- Lasse Pöysti
- Hannes Häyrinen
- Marjatta Kallio
- Rolf Labbart
- Toivo Mäkelä
- Hilkka Helinä
- Hilkka Kinnunen
- Annie Sundman
- Aino Mantsas
- Tuija Halonen
Writers
- Matti Kassila
- Hannes Häyrinen
Syntipukki - FAQs
What is Syntipukki about?
Syntipukki follows Frans “Mussu” Koikkalainen, a young man from the countryside who moves to Helsinki seeking work. He lands a position at a department store and is unexpectedly promoted to head of the complaints department, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Who directed Syntipukki?
Syntipukki was directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland’s most celebrated filmmakers of the mid-twentieth century. Kassila also co-wrote the screenplay alongside actor Hannes Häyrinen, who also appears in the film.
Is Syntipukki based on a play or original story?
Yes, Syntipukki is based on a stage play or musical source material. The film adaptation was scripted by director Matti Kassila and Hannes Häyrinen, translating the theatrical premise of a naive country boy navigating city life and workplace comedy to the screen.
Who are the main actors in Syntipukki?
The film stars Lasse Pöysti as the lead character Frans Koikkalainen, alongside Hannes Häyrinen as Miettinen and Marjatta Kallio as Irja Salo. The supporting cast includes Rolf Labbart, Toivo Mäkelä, Hilkka Helinä, Hilkka Kinnunen, Annie Sundman, Aino Mantsas, and Tuija Halonen.
When was Syntipukki released?
Syntipukki was released in Finland on August 30, 1957. The film was produced by Fennada-Filmi and is a product of the golden era of Finnish studio cinema, when domestic comedies enjoyed wide popularity with local audiences.
What language is Syntipukki in?
Syntipukki is a Finnish-language film. It was produced entirely in Finland by Fennada-Filmi, with all dialogue spoken in Finnish. The film was also released in Sweden under the alternative title Syndabocken.
What genre is Syntipukki?
Syntipukki is a Comedy and Romance film. It blends lighthearted workplace humour with a romantic storyline, following a good-natured country boy who stumbles into urban life and finds himself at the centre of both professional chaos and romantic possibility.
What are similar movies to Syntipukki?
Viewers who enjoy Syntipukki may also appreciate other Finnish comedies and classic romantic films such as Särkelä itte (1947), Ruma Elsa (1949), Katupeilin takana (1949), Kuriton sukupolvi (1937), August järjestää kaiken (1942), and the Hollywood classic Top Hat (1935).
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