Säkkijärven polkka (1955)
Young Vesterinen gets to fulfill his musical dreams with the support of his friend Mirja. His passion for playing the accordion takes Vili from Viipuri to Helsinki, where his friendship with pianist Jaakko helps him advance his career.
Director: Ville Salminen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: September 9, 1955
Cast
- Sakari Jurkka - Vili Vesterinen
- Marjatta Kallio - Mirja
- Ekke Hämäläinen - Jaakko Perälä
- Santeri Karilo - Mirjan isä
- Sasu Haapanen - Musiikkiopiston johtaja
- Emmi Jurkka - Sirkusnainen
- Kerttu Salmi - Ravintolan johtaja
- Pirkko Karppi - Liisukka
- Martta Kontula - Laulunopettaja
- Pentti Irjala - Aaro
Screenplay
Music: Harry Bergström
Cinematography: Pentti Lintonen
Editing: Nils Holm
Production: Fennada-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Ville Salminen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Säkkijärven polkka about?
- Young Vesterinen gets to fulfill his musical dreams with the support of his friend Mirja. His passion for playing the accordion takes Vili from Viipuri to Helsinki, where his friendship with pianist Jaakko helps him advance his career.
- Who directed Säkkijärven polkka?
- Säkkijärven polkka was directed by Ville Salminen.
- Who stars in Säkkijärven polkka?
- Säkkijärven polkka stars Sakari Jurkka, Marjatta Kallio, Ekke Hämäläinen, Santeri Karilo, Sasu Haapanen, Emmi Jurkka.
- How long is Säkkijärven polkka?
- Säkkijärven polkka has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Säkkijärven polkka?
- Säkkijärven polkka is a Drama film.
- Where was Säkkijärven polkka produced?
- Säkkijärven polkka was produced in Finland.