The Year of the Hare (1977)
Finnish comedy film directed by Risto Jarva
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 129 min
- Released
- 23 December 1977
- Language
- Finnish
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Year of the Hare has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 min). The Finnish film released on 23 December 1977. It is directed by Risto Jarva and stars Antti Litja, Kauko Helovirta and Markku Huhtamo.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Risto Jarva
- Cinematography
- Antti Peippo
- Editing
- Risto Jarva
- Written by
- Arto Paasilinna, Risto Jarva, Kullervo Kukkasjärvi
- Produced by
- Kullervo Kukkasjärvi
- Production
- Filminor
- Distribution
- Suomi-Filmi
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Year of the Hare
- Set in
- Finland
- Country
- Finland
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 23 December 1977
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Year of the Hare?
The Year of the Hare has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes, or 129 min.
When did The Year of the Hare release?
The Year of the Hare released on 23 December 1977.
Who directed The Year of the Hare?
The Year of the Hare is directed by Risto Jarva.
Who is in the cast of The Year of the Hare?
The cast of The Year of the Hare includes Antti Litja, Kauko Helovirta, Markku Huhtamo, Rita Polster, Paavo Hukkinen and Eija Pokkinen.
Is The Year of the Hare based on a true story or a book?
The Year of the Hare is based on The Year of the Hare.
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