Yö on pitkä
Synopsis
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.
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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
Sirkka Lehto
Bankclerk
Eino Jurkka
Jussi's father
Eva Gyldén
Heimo Lepistö
Police
Pentti Irjala
Captain from Åland
Sirkka Breider
Woman in bank / woman in party
Arno Carlstedt
Man in restaurant
Saulo Haarla
Man in restaurant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aarne Tarkas
- Screenplay & Story
- Matti Kassila, Aarne Tarkas
- Original Score
- Olli Häme, Kalevi Hartti
- Original Title
- Yö on pitkä
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Junior-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aarne Tarkas
Matti Kassila, Aarne Tarkas
Olli Häme, Kalevi Hartti
Osmo Harkimo
Allan Wallenius
Aarne Tarkas
Department Leadership Roster
Osmo Osva
Production Design
Inga Ahonlinna
Costume Design
Olli Häme
Original Music Composer
Kalevi Hartti
Original Music Composer
Gustav Urb
Costume Design
Aarne Tarkas
Producer
Allan Wallenius
Editor
Matti Kassila
Writer
Aarne Tarkas
Writer
Aarne Tarkas
Director
Osmo Harkimo
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yö on pitkä
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Yö on pitkä includes Jussi Jurkka, Mirja Karisto, Åke Lindman, Kaarlo Halttunen, Kaisu Leppänen.
When was Yö on pitkä released and how long is it?
Yö on pitkä was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Yö on pitkä?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yö on pitkä was composed by Olli Häme, Kalevi Hartti.