Directing
Ville Salminen
Born October 2, 1908 · Maarianhamina, Finland
Died November 28, 1992 · aged 84
Ville Salminen (1908–1992) was a Finnish film director, screenwriter, art director and actor who specialised in playing villains.
Known For
Vihreä kulta · 1939Vihreä kulta
★ 3.81939
MovieDramaRomance
After many years away a woman returns to her hometown in Lapland with her husband. There she falls in love with a handsome forester.
Menneisyyden varjo · 1946Menneisyyden varjo
★ 3.31946
MovieDrama
A story of a stunning ladies man engineer Rainer Leimu, whose life is weighed down by a broken family background. Rainer marries his employer's daughter, but the happiness of the young couple is overshadowed by Rainer's jealousy and the tragic past of his parents.
Särkelä itte · 1947Särkelä itte
★ 8.01947
MovieComedy
The self-assured manager Julius Särkelä maintains strict discipline in his office and at home, which is experienced by his daughter Saara and her suitor Martti, as well as the landlord Heroja, who is chasing his debts, and even the cat belonging to the patron Fallsten. Dr. Kosonen softens the stern leader by giving a speech at a party, which ultimately revolutionizes Särkelä's worldview.
Mikä yö! · 1945Mikä yö!
★ 8.01945
MovieComedy
Colonel Barring has purchased the Maanala estate, where strange things are happening. She wants to cancel the sale and writes to Major Hector, who is acting as the owner's representative. The major sets off for the estate with the colonel, his wife, his nephew George, and George's fiancée Vappu. The colonel's son Leo also arrives, accompanied by his new love interest, Sirka. The group spends an unforgettable night in the haunted house.
Tähtisumua · 1961Tähtisumua
★ 4.51961
MovieMusic
Pirkko Mannola and Esko Salminen play young pop stars of the same name, who develop a secret romance that is kept hidden from the other musicians in the pop orchestra. Between musical scenes, Pirkko introduces Esko to Ville Salminen, Toivo Kärki, and Reino Helismaa, among others, and gets him a spot in a big pop music show.
Synnin puumerkki · 1942Synnin puumerkki
★ 5.51942
MovieDrama
Maria, who lives in Hermann, Helsinki, takes in a baby abandoned on the steps of a bar. Mean neighbors call the foundling, named Stiina, a municipal orphan, which makes the girl ashamed of her background. Malicious gossip, constant poverty, and misfortune strengthen her spirit. Stiina grows up to be a brave and fair woman.