Heikki Savolainen (actor)
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Heikki Savolainen was a Finnish actor renowned for the part of Urho Hietanen in Edvin Laine
's 1955 Tuntematon sotilas
(The Unknown Soldier). In addition, he also played several comedic roles in 50's Finnish movies, as well as performing in several radio plays.
Edvin Laine
Edvin Laine was a Finnish film director. Laine was born Bovellán.Laine directed Aaltoska orkaniseeraa, a comedy, in 1949....
's 1955 Tuntematon sotilas
The Unknown Soldier (1955 film)
The Unknown Soldier is a Finnish film directed by Edvin Laine and premiered in December 1955. It is based on The Unknown Soldier, a novel by Väinö Linna. The story is about the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union as told from the viewpoint of ordinary Finnish soldiers...
(The Unknown Soldier). In addition, he also played several comedic roles in 50's Finnish movies, as well as performing in several radio plays.
Selected filmography
- Tuntematon sotilasThe Unknown Soldier (1955 film)The Unknown Soldier is a Finnish film directed by Edvin Laine and premiered in December 1955. It is based on The Unknown Soldier, a novel by Väinö Linna. The story is about the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union as told from the viewpoint of ordinary Finnish soldiers...
(1955) - The Harvest MonthThe Harvest MonthThe Harvest Month is a 1956 Finnish drama film directed by Matti Kassila. It was entered into the 1957 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Toivo Mäkelä - Viktor Sundvall* Emma Väänänen - Saimi Sundvall* Rauni Luoma - Maija Länsilehto...
(1956) - Little PresentsLittle PresentsLittle Presents is a 1961 Finnish drama film directed by Jack Witikka. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Leif Aaltonen* Aapeli - God * Kaarlo Halttunen - Clocksmith* Eija Hämäläinen...
(1961)