A Boom Through the Valley (1938)

8.0/10 52 min Drama

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.

Cast

Ragnhild Hald

Laura, Knuts wife

Hans Bille

Forest Owner

Jack Fjeldstad

Strikebreaker

Turid Haaland

The Doctors Maid

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