4.7/10 68 votes

Released:
1952-07-04

Overview:
The military farce, directed by Lasse Pöysti, is based on Joel Laikka's novel. The illiterate Nieminen, who starts his military service through mischief and being tempted by other rookies, causes confusion in the barracks. At the behest of colonel, attempts are made to teach him in different ways - the women of the locality are also interested in teaching. Soon Nieminen will be the competing with sergeant major Vasikainen for the affections of the colonel's cook Vieno.

Director:
Lasse Pöysti

Runtime:
1h 20min

Genre:
Comedy

• Cast:
• 
  Lasse Pöysti
  as
  Nieminen
• 
  Toini Vartiainen
  as
  Vieno
• 
  Reino Valkama
  as
  Vasikainen
• 
  Rauha Rentola
  as
  Elsa Kontunen
• 
  Toppo Elonperä
  as
  August Kontunen