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The Day the Earth Froze

The Day the Earth Froze

The Most Chilling Terror Ever Experienced

Based on Finnish mythology; Lemminkäinen woos the fair Annikki and battles the evil witch Louhi. Louhi kidnaps Annikki to compel her brother to build for her a Sampo, a magical device that creates salt, grain, and gold. When Lemminkäinen fails to recover the Sampo, Louhi steals the sun, plunging the world into frozen darkness.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Sampo
  • Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
  • Release Date: 1959-08-24
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Rating: 4.2/10 (24 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Mosfilm, Suomi-Filmi
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.4343
  • Languages: Finnish, Russian

Cast & Crew

Andris Ošiņš

Andris Ošiņš

as Lemminkäinen

Eve Kivi

Eve Kivi

as Annikki

Anna Orochko

Anna Orochko

as Louhi

Ivan Voronov

Ivan Voronov

as Ilmarinen

Urho Somersalmi

Urho Somersalmi

as Väinämöinen

Vladimir Boriskin

Vladimir Boriskin

as

Ada Vojtsik

Ada Vojtsik

as Mother of Lemminkäinen

Anatoliy Barantsev

Anatoliy Barantsev

as

Valentin Bryleev

Valentin Bryleev

as

Georgi Millyar

Georgi Millyar

as Sorcerer

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Day the Earth Froze (1964) / Sampo (1959) Three Versions of the Same Scene Shot Twice

THE DAY THE EARTH FROZE (1964) American Cut and Dub Remastered Version of SAMPO (1959)

SAMPO (1959) Scenes (from German Dub) Deleted from the English THE DAY THE EARTH FROZE (1964)

SAMPO (1959) Trims (from German Dub) Deleted from the English THE DAY THE EARTH FROZE (1964)

SAMPO (1959) Footage Comparison CinemaScope to 1.33:1 to MST3K

External Links

Keywords

witchbased on novel or bookdarknessmillbased on myths, legends or folklorefinnish mythologykalevala (finnish national epic)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day the Earth Froze?

The Day the Earth Froze is a Adventure, Fantasy movie directed by . It was released on 1959-08-24.

Who are the main actors in The Day the Earth Froze?

The main cast includes Andris Ošiņš, Eve Kivi, Anna Orochko, Ivan Voronov, Urho Somersalmi, .

Where can I watch The Day the Earth Froze online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Day the Earth Froze is available.

Is The Day the Earth Froze based on a true story?

The Most Chilling Terror Ever Experienced

What is the IMDb rating of The Day the Earth Froze?

The Day the Earth Froze has an IMDb rating of 4.2/10 based on 24 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Day the Earth Froze?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Day the Earth Froze?

The soundtrack was composed by Mosfilm, Suomi-Filmi. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Day the Earth Froze filmed?

The Day the Earth Froze was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Day the Earth Froze?

The total runtime of The Day the Earth Froze is 90 minutes.

Is The Day the Earth Froze suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Day the Earth Froze?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Day the Earth Froze.

Does The Day the Earth Froze have a post-credit scene?

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