Stolen Death
A thriller set in turn-of-the-century Helsinki, Stolen Death uses elements of German expressionism to tell the story of Finnish resistance fighters smuggling arms to overthrow the Tsarist occupiers of Finland. Tapiovaara stresses the divided loyalties of the Finnish bourgeoisie, torn between preserving their privileged economic position and taking a risky stand for an independent Finland.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Released
- 1938
Details
Release year: 1938
Storyline
A thriller set in turn-of-the-century Helsinki, Stolen Death uses elements of German expressionism to tell the story of Finnish resistance fighters smuggling arms to overthrow the Tsarist occupiers of Finland. Tapiovaara stresses the divided loyalties of the Finnish bourgeoisie, torn between preserving their privileged economic position and taking a risky stand for an independent Finland.
Top credits
- Tuulikki Paananen — Manja
- Ilmari Mänty — Robert Hedman
- Santeri Karilo — Jonni Claesson
- Annie Mörk — Madame Johansson