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A Boom Through the Valley 1938

52 minπŸ“… 1938-01-15

Overview

An interesting look into 1931, a year of unemployment and misery in the forests of Norway. The movie is important as both film history and social portrayal. We get insight into working conditions class differences between loggers and forest owners. Based on the events of the Julussa conflict the movie depicts early labour organization, unity and strike.

Director: Olav Dalgard

Cast

Tryggve Larssen
Knut SlettΓ₯s, lumberjack
Ragnhild Hald
Ragnhild Hald
Laura, Knuts wife
Ida Rothmann
Tordis, Knut and Lauras daughter
KΓ₯re Wicklund
Per, Knut and Lauras son
Astrid Sommer
Grandmother
Harald Steen
The Doctor
Martin Linge
Sheriff
Finn Bernhoft
Lumberjack
Hans Bille
Hans Bille
Forest Owner
Jens Bolling
Strikebreaker