Kovanaama
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Åke Lindman
Prisoner
Pentti Irjala
Prisoner
Kaarlo Halttunen
Eemeli
Leo Jokela
Crook
Kauko Vuorensola
Crook
Kauko Laurikainen
Crook
Uuno Montonen
Prisoner
Veikko Linna
Faktori
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aarne Tarkas
- Screenplay & Story
- Aarne Tarkas
- Original Score
- Kalevi Hartti
- Original Title
- Kovanaama
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Fennada-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aarne Tarkas
Aarne Tarkas
Kalevi Hartti
Esko Töyri
Nils Holm
Mauno Mäkelä
Department Leadership Roster
Esko Töyri
Director of Photography
Aarne Tarkas
Director
Aarne Tarkas
Writer
Nils Holm
Editor
Mauno Mäkelä
Producer
Kalevi Hartti
Original Music Composer
Lauri Elo
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kovanaama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Kovanaama includes Lasse Pöysti, Sirkka-Liisa Wilén, Pentti Viljanen, Toivo Mäkelä, Uljas Kandolin.
When was Kovanaama released and how long is it?
Kovanaama was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Kovanaama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kovanaama was composed by Kalevi Hartti.