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
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Sakari Jurkka as Vili Vesterinen |
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Marjatta Kallio as Mirja |
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Ekke Hämäläinen as Jaakko Perälä |
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Santeri Karilo as Mirjan isä |
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Sasu Haapanen as Musiikkiopiston johtaja |
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Emmi Jurkka as Sirkusnainen |
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Kerttu Salmi as Ravintolan johtaja |
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Pirkko Karppi as Liisukka |
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Martta Kontula as Laulunopettaja |
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Pentti Irjala as Aaro |
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Eero Leväluoma as Kukkola |
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Saara Ranin as Vuokraemäntä |
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Heimo Lepistö as Bili |
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Ville-Veikko Salminen as Kylänpoika |
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Veikko Linna as Sirkustirehtööri |
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Vitaly Ketterer as Kapellimestari |
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Matti Aulos as Rakennusmestari |
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Mauri Jaakkola as Konduktööri |
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Heikki Packalén as Dallapén mies |
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Kaarlo Wilska as Autonkuljettaja |
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Jarno Hiilloskorpi as Vesterinen |
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Viljo Vesterinen as Viljo Vesterinen (uncredited) |
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Arttu Suuntala as Kalle (uncredited) |
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Leila Sjöström as Mari (uncredited) |
| Writing | Kaarlo Nuorvala | Writer |
| Writing | Usko Kemppi | Writer |
| Writing | Ville Salminen | Writer |
| Production | Mauno Mäkelä | Producer |
| Camera | Pentti Lintonen | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Nils Holm | Editor |
| Sound | Gösta Salminen | Sound |
| Sound | Tuomo Kattilakoski | Sound |
| Sound | Harry Bergström | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Ville Salminen | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kaisu Vihervuori | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Ville Salminen | Director |
| Production | Tuukka Soitso | Location Manager |
| Camera | Ensio Suominen | "B" Camera Operator |