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: 4.4/10 (25 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Mosfilm, Suomi-Filmi
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3722
- Languages: Finnish, Russian
Cast & Crew
Andris Ošiņš
as Lemminkäinen
Eve Kivi
as Annikki
Anna Orochko
as Louhi
Ivan Voronov
as Ilmarinen
Urho Somersalmi
as Väinämöinen
Vladimir Boriskin
as
Ada Vojtsik
as Mother of Lemminkäinen
Anatoliy Barantsev
as
Valentin Bryleev
as
Georgi Millyar
as Sorcerer
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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
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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 4.4/10 based on 25 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.
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