The Day the Earth Froze - 1959

Based on Finnish mythology, this movie traces the exploits of Lemminkäinen as he woos the fair Annikki and battles the evil witch Louhi. Louhi kidnaps Annikki to compel her father to build for her a Sampo, a magical device that creates salt, grain, and gold. When Lemminkäinen tries (and fails) to recover the Sampo, Louhi steals the sun, plunging the world into frozen darkness.

90min
1959
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating4.2/10

About The Day the Earth Froze

The Day the Earth Froze Overview

Based on Finnish mythology, this movie traces the exploits of Lemminkäinen as he woos the fair Annikki and battles the evil witch Louhi. Louhi kidnaps Annikki to compel her father to build for her a Sampo, a magical device that creates salt, grain, and gold. When Lemminkäinen tries (and fails) to recover the Sampo, Louhi steals the sun, plunging the world into frozen darkness.

Runtime: 90min

Extra details

Original Title: Sampo
Original Language: Finnish
Directed By: Aleksandr Ptushko
Production Companies
MosfilmSuomi-Filmi