Pohjan tähteet
film directed by Ere Kokkonen
Pohjan tähteet (also known as Pohjantähteet) is a 1969 Finnish comedy film directed by Ere Kokkonen. It is the seventh Spede film, the first Spede film shot in color, and the first film in which Spede Pasanen did not appear as one of the lead actors. The film stars Vesa-Matti Loiri, Simo Salminen, Arja Saijonmaa, and Ville-Veikko Salminen.
Plot
Director Paavali Pohja (Vesa-Matti Loiri) has a dream of creating a revolutionary movie. He gathers an eccentric film crew to make his vision a reality. However, the process is fraught with comedic obstacles, including budgetary constraints, technical challenges, and the quirky personalities of his team. Chaos ensues as Pohja tries to maintain control over the increasingly absurd production.
Cast
Vesa-Matti Loiri as Paavali Pohja
Simo Salminen as Kalle
Arja Saijonmaa as Ulla
Ville-Veikko Salminen as Ville
Production
Pohjan tähteet was Spede Pasanen's first entirely color film, whereas Leikkikalugangsteri featured only a 14-minute color sequence. In the script, Pasanen, Kokkonen, and Loiri incorporated mishaps that had occurred during the production of their earlier films. Actor Ville-Veikko Salminen was injured during the filming of a scooter scene that ended in a crash, resulting in a one-week break in production.
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