Yö on pitkä (1952)
Åke Strandberg has managed to get a fine education and a good job at the bank, but he wants more. He wants to get rich no matter what. After holidays with his girl Rita, he comes back to Helsinki completely broke and meets up with his buddy Jussi in a bar. For months they embezzle money from the bank, but eventually do realize they have to cover the missing amount by orchestrating and committing a robbery which will then rouse the interest of the police. A hide and seek follows as they try to make their way abroad.
Director: Aarne Tarkas
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: October 31, 1952
Cast
- Jussi Jurkka - Jussi Virta
- Mirja Karisto - Rita Sten
- Åke Lindman - Åke Strandberg
- Kaarlo Halttunen - Laine, Police
- Kaisu Leppänen - Rita's mother
- Emmi Jurkka - Jussi's mother
- Henake Schubak - Strömmer, money lender
- Rolf Labbart - Halme, lieutenant
- Tauno Majuri - Rita's father
- Jalmari Parikka - Eyewitness
Screenplay
Music: Olli Häme, Kalevi Hartti
Cinematography: Osmo Harkimo
Editing: Allan Wallenius
Production: Junior-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Aarne Tarkas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yö on pitkä about?
- Åke Strandberg has managed to get a fine education and a good job at the bank, but he wants more. He wants to get rich no matter what. After holidays with his girl Rita, he comes back to Helsinki completely broke and meets up with his buddy Jussi in a bar. For months they embezzle money from the bank, but eventually do realize they have to cover the missing amount by orchestrating and committing a robbery which will then rouse the interest of the police. A hide and seek follows as they try to make their way abroad.
- Who directed Yö on pitkä?
- Yö on pitkä was directed by Aarne Tarkas.
- Who stars in Yö on pitkä?
- Yö on pitkä stars Jussi Jurkka, Mirja Karisto, Åke Lindman, Kaarlo Halttunen, Kaisu Leppänen, Emmi Jurkka.
- How long is Yö on pitkä?
- Yö on pitkä has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Yö on pitkä?
- Yö on pitkä is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Yö on pitkä produced?
- Yö on pitkä was produced in Finland.