Kullervo Kalske

Acting

Kullervo Kalske

Born February 28, 1912 · Lahti, Finland

Died January 26, 1977 · aged 64

Keijo Kullervo Kalske (February 28, 1912, Lahti, Finland – January 26, 1977, Helsinki, Finland) was a Finnish actor. Kalske, who worked as a police officer in Kotka before his film career, had performed occasionally at Kotka City Theater. Bulky and broad-shouldered, the 186-centimeters-tall Kalske was often seen on stage and in films in the roles of a soldier, a police or a guard, who he was perf…

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Niskavuoren HetaNiskavuoren Heta · 1952
Niskavuoren Heta
★ 6.11952
MovieDrama
Heta, the strong-willed daughter of the Niskavuori family, who is pregnant, marries Akusti, a farmhand, and remains bitter toward Santeria, who broke her heart. Heta and Akusti begin their life together on the modest Muumäki farm, where they are assisted by their loyal maid Siipirikko.
A Worker's DiaryA Worker's Diary · 1967
A Worker's Diary
★ 5.81967
MovieDrama
Juhani, a welder and Ritva, a right-wing backgrounded, future clerk get married. Soon we see that their marriage seems to be all about long business trips, housing problems, concerns about the money and political disagreements.
Tukkijoella tapahtuuTukkijoella tapahtuu · 1950
Tukkijoella tapahtuu
1950
MovieDrama
After loosing his family in the war Paavo does not adapt to life in the city, but escapes to his homeland to the north and gets to work on a log site.
Justus järjestää kaikenJustus järjestää kaiken · 1960
Justus järjestää kaiken
★ 8.01960
MovieComedyRomance
Jobless inventor Justus begins to help people to become happy together with a homeless girl named Bella.
Voi veljet, mikä päivä!Voi veljet, mikä päivä! · 1961
Voi veljet, mikä päivä!
★ 7.01961
MovieComedy
Director Emil Rantamo goes with his family to the country for the summer. The family's son Fritsu gets engaged to Tipuli Niemi. Sausage maker Niemi thinks his daughter is engaged to the manager Rantamo himself.
Senni ja Savon sulttaaniSenni ja Savon sulttaani · 1953
Senni ja Savon sulttaani
★ 4.01953
MovieComedy
University student Jaakko and master's degree holder Aarne arrive in a rural village, where they become involved in organizing a charity event and the relationship problems of farmhand Kaapro and maid Senni.
Poikamiesten holhokkiPoikamiesten holhokki · 1938
Poikamiesten holhokki
★ 5.41938
MovieComedyRomance
Katariina, an orphaned girl from the north, travels to Helsinki to live with her distant relative Mauri, who has been appointed her guardian. The unpretentious child of nature irritates, amuses, and charms Mauri, who is accustomed to high society, and his bachelor friends.
Niskavuoren AarneNiskavuoren Aarne · 1954
Niskavuoren Aarne
★ 6.41954
MovieDrama
Niskavuori's Aarne (Arne från Niskavuori) is a Finnish drama film from 1954. It is based on Hella Wuolijoki's play Niskavuori's Bread. In chronological order of the Niskavuori series, the film is the fourth. Aarne has married Ilona and left the house in Niskavuori, which he hosts, where his former wife Martta still lives, while the old mistress is holding the reins. Aarne and Ilona live in Helsinki, but Aarne has not been able to completely break away from Niskavuori, but keeps secretly in touch with the headmaster and gives instructions on the farm management.

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