In the 1970s, Turku City Theater staged an adaptation of Aleksis Kivi's Seven Brothers, directed by Kalle Holmberg. The premiere was in 1972, and performances continued for three years. The play was the biggest theatrical event of its time and a huge success with audiences. The brothers were played by the stars of the decade, with music by Kaj Chydenius. The TV movie was recorded from two public performances and close-ups were edited in.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Esko SalminenJuhani | Juhani |
 Vesa-Matti LoiriTuomas | Tuomas |
 Heikki KinnunenAapo | Aapo |
| HHeikki AlhoSimeoni | Simeoni |
| AArno VirtanenTimo | Timo |
| IIlari PaatsoLauri | Lauri |
 Juha MujeEero | Eero |
| KKapo MantoLukkari/Viertolan isäntä | Lukkari/Viertolan isäntä |
 Esko VettenrantaProvasti | Provasti |
| PPaavo TuominenNahkapeitturi/Taula-Matti | Nahkapeitturi/Taula-Matti |
 Rose-Marie PrechtRajamäen Kaisa | Rajamäen Kaisa |
| MMauri HeikkiläNimismies | Nimismies |
| RRisto SaanilaLautamies Mäkelä | Lautamies Mäkelä |
 Heidi KrohnNot listed | Not listed |
| MMaikki LänsiöNot listed | Not listed |
 Marja PackalénNot listed | Not listed |
 Maija-Liisa PeuhuMännistön Venla | Männistön Venla |
| LLeena TakalaNot listed | Not listed |