Kovanaama (1954)
Lasse Pöysti plays a young reporter named Esko Pekuri who thinks he's got a front-page story. But every article he writes goes in press as minor news. He gets a fantastic idea to impersonate a gangster and write an article about prison life.
Director: Aarne Tarkas
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 29, 1954
Cast
- Lasse Pöysti - Esko Pekuri
- Sirkka-Liisa Wilén - Miss Judith
- Pentti Viljanen - Evert Pinsiö
- Toivo Mäkelä - Anders
- Uljas Kandolin - Terävä
- Heikki Savolainen - Hoppu
- Matti Tamminen - Roivas
- Sakari Jurkka - Captain
- Tarmo Manni - Uolevi Tiitinen
- Jussi Jurkka - Prisoner
Screenplay
Music: Kalevi Hartti
Cinematography: Esko Töyri
Editing: Nils Holm
Production: Fennada-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
prison, journalist
More Films by Director: Aarne Tarkas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kovanaama about?
- Lasse Pöysti plays a young reporter named Esko Pekuri who thinks he's got a front-page story. But every article he writes goes in press as minor news. He gets a fantastic idea to impersonate a gangster and write an article about prison life.
- Who directed Kovanaama?
- Kovanaama was directed by Aarne Tarkas.
- Who stars in Kovanaama?
- Kovanaama stars Lasse Pöysti, Sirkka-Liisa Wilén, Pentti Viljanen, Toivo Mäkelä, Uljas Kandolin, Heikki Savolainen.
- How long is Kovanaama?
- Kovanaama has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Kovanaama?
- Kovanaama is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Kovanaama produced?
- Kovanaama was produced in Finland.