Verta käsissämme
1958 · 83 min · ★ 3.8 · Drama
After returning home from being a prisoner of war Viktor gets a job from his friend Rolf with whom he had served. The men trust each other until Viktor meets Rolf’s wife Astrid.
Directed by William Markus · Written by Volodja Semitjov
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Elina Pohjanpää Astrid Bergas -
Jussi Jurkka Viktor Aaltona -
Tauno Palo Rolf Bergas -
Pentti Siimes Raul Bergas -
Leo Riuttu Dr. Linnamo -
Kaarlo Halttunen Toivo Hietari - T Tarmo Manni Peter
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Mikko Niskanen - V Vilho Ruuskanen Antti (uncredited)
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Kaarlo Wilska (uncredited) - M Maija-Liisa Pohjola (uncredited)
- A Alice Lyly (uncredited)
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