Overview
The military farce, directed by Lasse Pöysti, is based on Joel Laikka's novel. The illiterate Nieminen, who starts his military service through mischief and being tempted by other rookies, causes confusion in the barracks. At the behest of colonel, attempts are made to teach him in different ways - the women of the locality are also interested in teaching. Soon Nieminen will be the competing with sergeant major Vasikainen for the affections of the colonel's cook Vieno.
Director and cast
- Lasse Pöysti Director
- Lasse Pöysti as Recruit Nieminen
- Toini Vartiainen as Vieno
- Reino Valkama as Sergeant major Vasikainen
- Rauha Rentola as Elsa Kontunen
- Toppo Elonperä as August Kontunen
- Paavo Jännes as Everstiluutnantti
- Jutta Zilliacus as Mirja
- Heikki Savolainen as Nurmi
- Eino Haavisto Cast
- Saara Ranin Cast
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