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The Green Widow
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The Green Widow

1968-01-19 · 76 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · Romance

A lonely young suburban housewife participates in a radio interview survey while simultaneously engaging in an extramarital affair.

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Directors
Jaakko Pakkasvirta
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Countries
Finland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eija PokkinenHelinä Lehmusto
Risto AaltonenPentti Lehmusto
Matti SiitonenYoung sociologist, 'Sam Tietäväinen'
Mai-Brit HeljoMai-Brit HeljoGertrud Kaira
Heidi KrohnHeidi KrohnMrs. Saxen
Leena Ortolaliikunnanohjaaja uimahallissa
Richard AhlqvistHelinän rakastaja
Ilari Paatsotirkistelevä nuorukainen
Maija-Leena Soinnekampaamoapulainen
Heikki HämäläinenPentin keilakaveri
Lauri Lammelamies rouva Kairan kutsuilla
Kai Lappalainenmies rouva Kairan kutsuilla

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