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When the Heavens Fell (1972)
Kun taivas putoaa... (original title)

Drama  -   10 March 1972 (Finland)
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A psyhiotherapist's life is wrecked when her private life is exposed in a sensation magazine.

Director:

Risto Jarva

Writers:

Risto Jarva, Jussi Kylätasku, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Eeva-Maija Haukinen, Erkki Pajala and Heikki Hämäläinen
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eeva-Maija Haukinen Eeva-Maija Haukinen ...
Eila Tuomi
Erkki Pajala Erkki Pajala ...
Olli Meri
Heikki Hämäläinen Heikki Hämäläinen ...
Leppänen
Matti Kassila Matti Kassila ...
Arvo Lamminpää
Saara Pakkasvirta Saara Pakkasvirta ...
Kaisa
Martti Pennanen Martti Pennanen ...
Edwin Salo
Mirjam Salminen Mirjam Salminen ...
Marja Meri
Martti Tschokkinen Martti Tschokkinen ...
Usko Miettinen
Jussi Vilpponen Jussi Vilpponen ...
Lauri Bergström
Seppo Loisa Seppo Loisa ...
Man In Toilet
Mauno Malkki Mauno Malkki ...
Postman
Lempi Miettinen Lempi Miettinen ...
Lauri's Mother
Paul Osipow Paul Osipow ...
Journalist
Tuomas Peippo Tuomas Peippo ...
Heikki
Jorma Pulkkinen Jorma Pulkkinen ...
Bridal Couple's Relative
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Storyline

Olli Meri, a reporter in a sensation magazine, finds out that the physiotherapist Eila has a secret relationship with MP Arvo Lamminpää. Meri exposes the love affair in his magazine, but while MP's popularity only grows, Eila is scorned and loses her job and apartment. Meri helps her to find new work but continues to publish stories about Eila. Eventually Meri falls in love with Eila who responds with mixed feelings of hate, love and revenge. Written by vehka  

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Reporter | Journalist | Downfall | Alcoholism | Ethics  | See more »

Taglines:

Miten monen kohtalo onkaan riippunut punakynän ratkaisevasta piirrosta tai nimettömästä puhelinsoitosta. See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Amikor az ég a fejünkre szakad See more »

Filming Locations:

Helsinki, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

FIM 290,000 (estimated)

Gross:

FIM 50,000 (Finland)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Filminor, Jarva See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Tuula Nyman was first choice to play the role of 'Eila Tuomi', but she had other plans and suggested Eeva-Maija Haukinen in the part. See more »

Connections

Remade as Kun taivas putoaa... (2007) See more »