Directing

Leena Valkeala

Born October 13, 1929

Died August 15, 1984 · aged 54

No biography available.

Known For

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.
Inspector Palmu's ErrorInspector Palmu's Error · 1960
Inspector Palmu's Error
★ 7.01960
MovieComedyCrime
A closed room mystery begins when an infamous tycoon is found dead in his bath tub. The famous police lieutenant Palmu is summoned to investigate.
The MilkmaidThe Milkmaid · 1953
The Milkmaid
★ 5.51953
MovieDramaRomance
Based on a short story by Johannes Linnankoski. A story of a milkmaid that falls in love with a student on holiday
The Doll MerchantThe Doll Merchant · 1955
The Doll Merchant
★ 6.21955
MovieFantasyDrama
A wide-eyed doll salesman is mistaken for a bomb-wielding anarchist by the oppressive forces of the totalitarian state.
Pikku pelimannista viulun kuninkaaksiPikku pelimannista viulun kuninkaaksi · 1949
Pikku pelimannista viulun kuninkaaksi
★ 7.01949
MovieDramaFamily
After ending up in an orphanage, Olavi sets out to find his mother. While playing the violin on the street, his exceptional talent catches the attention of a music school professor, who takes him under his wing.
Jälkeen syntiinlankeemuksenJälkeen syntiinlankeemuksen · 1953
Jälkeen syntiinlankeemuksen
★ 7.01953
MovieDrama
Schoolboy Klaus is convicted of theft and sent to prison. At his release Klaus feels that his life has changed a lot. Despite all his hardship and difficulties he keeps up his studies under the supervision of the grim Master Kahari.
Pekka ja Pätkä sammakkomiehinäPekka ja Pätkä sammakkomiehinä · 1957
Pekka ja Pätkä sammakkomiehinä
★ 4.61957
MovieComedy
Pekka Puupää and Pätkä, who return to Helsinki from an unsuccessful variety show tour, are forced into refresher training, where they are trained as frogmen. During the diving exercises, the friends encounter the mermaid Helmi, whom they help into the bathtub at home, to Justiina's shock. The friends, who have become civilians, eventually end up on a plane bound for Suez, being cornered by UN soldiers.
TähtisumuaTähtisumua · 1961
Tähtisumua
★ 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.

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