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Cast
Mirjami Kuosmanen
as Pirita / Maarita
Kalervo Nissilä
as Aslak
Åke Lindman
as Forester
Jouni Tapiola
as Niila
Arvo Lehesmaa
as Tsalkku-Nilla
Tyyne Haarla
as Older Woman (uncredited)
Kauko Laurikainen
as Man in Laplander's Hut (uncredited)
Pentti Irjala
as Speaker (uncredited)
Evald Terho
as Pirita's Father (uncredited)
Heimo Lepistö
as Wealthy Man (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 08m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Horror
Votes85
DirectorErik Blomberg
WritersErik Blomberg, Mirjami Kuosmanen
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe White Reindeer
About The White Reindeer
A newly-married woman becomes frustrated as her husband, a reindeer herder for an Arctic village, spends much of his time away. Desperate for affection, she visits a shaman who offers a potion that makes her irresistibly desirable, with unexpected and deadly results.
Directed by Erik Blomberg, The White Reindeer leans on a strong ensemble — Mirjami Kuosmanen, Kalervo Nissilä, Åke Lindman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1952.
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