The White Reindeer(1952)
“Finland's greatest horror film!”
Overview
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.
Director
Erik Blomberg
Studio
Junior-Filmi
Budget
$33K
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)
Aulis Silvonen
as Reindeer Herder (uncredited)
Eljas Taina
as Reindeer Herder (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
Finnish
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$33K
Production Companies
Junior-Filmi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The White Reindeer?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The White Reindeer (1952).
What is The White Reindeer about?▼
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.
Who directed The White Reindeer?▼
The White Reindeer was directed by Erik Blomberg and released in 1952. It is a fantasy, horror film.
How long is The White Reindeer?▼
The White Reindeer has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
Who stars in The White Reindeer?▼
The cast of The White Reindeer includes Mirjami Kuosmanen as Pirita / Maarita, Kalervo Nissilä as Aslak, Åke Lindman as Forester, Jouni Tapiola as Niila, Arvo Lehesmaa as Tsalkku-Nilla and more.
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