Topo Leistelä
Also Known As: Torsten Leistén, Torsten Arthur Leistén, Topo Leistilä, Pierre Gaston Durac
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Alavus, Finland
Adult: No
Birthday: July 12, 1893
Age: 131 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: November 20, 1955
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Tapahtui kaukana
Overview: Young woman flies to Lapland together with her father and his new female friend whom the daughter dislikes. On a lonely skiing-trip across the vast wilderness, the young lady ends up in a shack inhabited by two research engineers and a funny old Lapland man who sees peculiar dreams.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1950-07-14
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Synnitön lankeemus
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Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1943-11-21
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Suomisen Olli yllättää
Overview: Olli Suominen goes through the usual troubles of a teenager. After being in the war he is trying to find his place in the society. And the relations with his family is in turmoil. He also finds the sweet life in restaurants more exhilarating than being in the school and reading books for the forthcoming student exams.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1945-08-26
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"Minä elän"
Overview: The life story of Aleksis Kivi, author of the first Finnish novel in Finnish language and (posthumously) its most successful writer.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1946-10-10
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En ole kreivitär
Overview: Helena Kara plays a dual role in this spectacularly portrayed adventure story where a real Countess and a false one cause misunderstandings. The film won Jussi Awards for filming and staging.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1945-11-24
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Suomisen Ollin tempaus
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Genres: Drama Comedy Family
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1942-11-29
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Rantasuon raatajat
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Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1942-12-25
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Hevoshuijari
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1943-08-15
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Valkoiset ruusut
Overview: Set in turn of the century Helsinki, author Arvo Helavalla's novel makes an indelible impression on adolescent Auli Ranta. She idolizes the author of a work that can never be forgotten.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1943-09-12
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Ballaadi
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Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1944-02-13
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Suomisen Olli rakastuu
Overview: Olli Suominen fancies his teacher and other shenanigans.
Genres: Drama Comedy Family
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1944-12-25
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Ristikon varjossa
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1945-01-20
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Laitakaupungin laulu
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Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1948-03-05
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Vain sinulle
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1945-04-29
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Laulava sydän
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Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1948-04-30
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Isäpappa ja keltanokka
Overview: A widower takes care of his three children who are trying to find him a new wife.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1950-03-23
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Minä ja ministeri
Overview: The rambunctious Priscilla Paukkaja breaks into the home of Foreign Ministry official Raimo Vehar and his girlfriend Marja and appoints herself the couple's new housekeeper. Tomera Priscilla controls both the finances of the Veharites and the foreign minister Hirvimaan himself.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1934-03-18
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Ja alla oli tulinen järvi
Overview: Set in Southern Finland between 1912 and 1936. Due to his father's drunkenness, high school student Jussi Raala has lost his inheritance, the manor house and the sawmill, to the gunman Lumia. Bitter and vengeful, Jussi decides to get the property back.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1937-02-28
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Sysmäläinen
Overview: In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.
Genres: Comedy History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1938-11-06
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Juurakon Hulda
Overview: Poor but ambitious country girl Hulda arrives in the country's capital and gets a job as a maid for a bachelor Member of Parliament, Judge Soratie. She works hard, never loses her common sense, and starts taking evening classes. Keeping her studies secret from her employer for years, she eventually graduates from the university and becomes candidate in the parliamentary election, stressing women's and working people's rights. Romance with Judge Soratie finally ensues.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1937-10-17
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Aktivistit
Overview: In 1916, Finland is still a part of Russian Empire. Eugen Schauman murders the governor of Finland, and his fellow activists take on smaller tasks in the fight for freedom.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1939-04-09
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Kaikki rakastavat
Overview: The romantic musical comedy Kaikki rakastavat is a key work in Finnish film history since it was the first feature film of Valentin Vaala as the house director of Suomi-Filmi and the film which launched the most beloved screen couple of Finland, Tauno Palo and Ansa Ikonen.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1935-11-24
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Vihreä kulta
Overview: After many years away a woman returns to her hometown in Lapland with her husband. There she falls in love with a handsome forester.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1939-10-15
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Kajastus
Overview: A historical drama depicting the Finnish struggle against Tsarist Russia. Opens at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg in February 1899. Tsar Nicholas II signs the February Manifesto, the purpose of which is to abolish Finnish self-government. An act that arouse widespread opposition in Finland.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1930-04-13
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The Women of Niskavuori
Overview: Aarne marries Martta because his mother tells him it is his duty as the eldest son to marry a wealthy girl. However, the attractive school teacher Ilona arrives in the village and causes complications when Aarne falls in love with her.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1938-01-16
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Antreas ja syntinen Jolanda
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1941-02-02
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Sillankorvan emäntä
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1953-09-04
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