Aku Korhonen

Acting

Aku Korhonen

Born December 29, 1892 · Käkisalmi, Finland

Died September 5, 1960 · aged 67

August ”Aku” Aleksander Korhonen (29 December 1892 in Käkisalmi − 5 September 1960 in Helsinki) was a Finnish theatre and film actor. During his career, he appeared in 76 films and received three Jussi Awards. He is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known For

Korkein voittoKorkein voitto · 1929
Korkein voitto
5.71929
MovieDramaRomance
The heavily indebted baron Henrik von Hagen, who loves women and partying, learns that his former lover, Russian ballerina Madame Vera Vasiljevna, will be visiting Finland. They are reunited and sparks fly. But Vasiljevna's new hobby casts a shadow over their romance.
Kuriton sukupolviKuriton sukupolvi · 1937
Kuriton sukupolvi
7.51937
MovieComedy
Immersed in his research work, professor Reinhold Varavaara realizes that he has neglected his children's upbringing. He falls in love with his son Pelle's girlfriend Marja and becomes a laughing stock in the eyes of his family. The offended father sets out to discipline his ill-behaved children.
Särkelä itteSärkelä itte · 1947
Särkelä 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.
Menneisyyden varjoMenneisyyden varjo · 1946
Menneisyyden 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.
Orpopojan valssiOrpopojan valssi · 1949
Orpopojan valssi
8.01949
MovieDramaHistory
A biographical film about Finnish singer J. Alfred Tanner and his path through a failed career as a construction master to become a highly successful couplet singer - the "king of couplets".
Ristikon varjossaRistikon varjossa · 1945
Ristikon varjossa
8.01945
MovieDrama
Lauri and Anna are released from prison. They run into trouble when they cannot find work because of their past. Lauri obtains false identity papers, which enable him to get a job at a factory. A dangerous criminal named Asseri begins blackmailing Lauri, who is using the alias "Pentti Tahvana." Lauri's true identity is revealed in connection with the murder of Kaalep, the factory's night watchman.
Tapahtui kaukanaTapahtui kaukana · 1950
Tapahtui kaukana
5.31950
MovieComedyRomance
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.
Sillankorvan emäntäSillankorvan emäntä · 1953
Sillankorvan emäntä
10.01953
MovieDrama
The proud widow of Sillankorva falls in love with her young neighbor, Jaakko Hallan, whom she offers to take in as her son. However, much to the bitter disappointment of the mistress of the house, the man falls in love with her daughter Johanna.

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