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.
Cast
Esko Salminen
Juhani
Vesa-Matti Loiri
Tuomas
Heikki Kinnunen
Aapo
Heikki Alho
Simeoni
Arno Virtanen
Timo
Ilari Paatso
Lauri
Juha Muje
Eero
Kapo Manto
Lukkari/Viertolan isäntä
Esko Vettenranta
Provasti
Paavo Tuominen
Nahkapeitturi/Taula-Matti
Rose-Marie Precht
Rajamäen Kaisa
Mauri Heikkilä
Nimismies
Risto Saanila
Lautamies Mäkelä
Heidi Krohn
Unknown
Maikki Länsiö
Unknown
Marja Packalén
Unknown
Maija-Liisa Peuhu
Männistön Venla
Leena Takala
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