Plot Summary
Sten Lehtoja, a married, middle-aged businessman, picks up a young hitchhiker, Elsie, while driving to his summer home. Elsie spends the night and becomes his mistress. Later during the summer, Elsie also begins an affair with Reino, the teenage son of a local storekeeper. Sten offers to divorce his wife, and Elsie, attracted by the prospect of a secure social position, agrees to marry him when the divorce becomes final. One night when the couple are in bed, Reino climbs a ladder and attempts to force his way into their room; he falls and breaks his neck, and to avoid scandal Sten hides the body. But the strain of guilt ruins the romance, and Elsie contacts the police, who arrest her lover.
Full Cast & Characters
Director & Crew
T.J. Särkkä
Director
Where to Watch Preludes to Ecstasy Online
You can currently stream Preludes to Ecstasy online or watch it in HD via the link below.
Find Preludes to Ecstasy StreamingMovies Similar to Preludes to Ecstasy
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Preludes to Ecstasy online?
Preludes to Ecstasy (1961) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of Preludes to Ecstasy?
It has an IMDb rating of 4.5/10 based on 13 votes.
Who directed Preludes to Ecstasy?
Preludes to Ecstasy was directed by T.J. Särkkä and released in 1961.
How long is Preludes to Ecstasy?
Preludes to Ecstasy has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1961-12-01
- Status
- Released