Orpopojan valssi (1949)
A biographical film about Finnish singer J. Alfred Tanner and his path through a failed career as a construction master to become a highly successful couplet singer - the "king of couplets".
Director: Ville Salminen
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: October 20, 1949
Cast
- Sakari Halonen - J. Alfred Tanner
- Eija Inkeri - Milda
- Aku Korhonen - S. Juurioja
- Veikko Linna
- Martti Katajisto
- Sinikka Koskela
- Ture Ara - Doctor
- Aarne Laine
- Irja Rannikko
- Jalmari Parikka - Rulf Frapin
Screenplay
Music: Harry Bergström
Cinematography: Kalle Peronkoski
Editing: Armas Vallasvuo
Production: Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
helsinki, finland, countryside, ball, biography, singer, illness, tuberculosis, singer-songwriter, dance hall, construction worker, dance hall singer, 1920s, 1910s, 1900s, finnish history
More Films by Director: Ville Salminen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orpopojan valssi about?
- A biographical film about Finnish singer J. Alfred Tanner and his path through a failed career as a construction master to become a highly successful couplet singer - the "king of couplets".
- Who directed Orpopojan valssi?
- Orpopojan valssi was directed by Ville Salminen.
- Who stars in Orpopojan valssi?
- Orpopojan valssi stars Sakari Halonen, Eija Inkeri, Aku Korhonen, Veikko Linna, Martti Katajisto, Sinikka Koskela.
- How long is Orpopojan valssi?
- Orpopojan valssi has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Orpopojan valssi?
- Orpopojan valssi is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Orpopojan valssi produced?
- Orpopojan valssi was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Orpopojan valssi?
- The themes of Orpopojan valssi include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.