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1. Täällä Pohjantähden alla (1968)
186 min | Drama, History, War
Täällä Pohjantähden alla is based on the book with the same title. It is a story of the little village. The movie starts in the 1890's and it ends to the Finnish civil war in 1918. Story ... See full summary »
Director: Edvin Laine | Stars: Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola
Votes: 1,048
2. Klaani: Tarina Sammakoitten suvusta (1984)
120 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
The great merit of film is that it never starts to moralize or give forced explanations, as is customary in many films about crimes.
Director: Mika Kaurismäki | Stars: Markku Halme, Minna Soisalo, Sakari Rouvinen, Juhani Niemelä
Votes: 461
3. Pekka Puupää (1953)
71 min | Comedy
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Esa Pakarinen, Masa Niemi, Siiri Angerkoski, Tuija Halonen
Votes: 341
4. Rauta-aika (1982)
282 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
Väinö, Ilmari and Lemminki, inspired by the tales in the Kalevala, go in search of a woman, eventually finding themselves at war with the Nordic people, and consider the great questions of life, their relationship to life, love and death.
Stars: Kalevi Kahra, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Tom Wentzel, Mikko Niskanen
Votes: 298
5. Helsinki, ikuisesti (2008)
74 min | Documentary, History
History and the spirit of XXth century Helsinki through the cinema, documentary footage, architecture, art and politics.
Director: Peter von Bagh | Stars: Siiri Angerkoski, Ritva Arvelo, Susanna Haavisto, Ansa Ikonen
Votes: 291
6. Asfalttilampaat (1968)
78 min | Drama, Romance
The story of a doomed young love in a small, narrow-minded town.
Director: Mikko Niskanen | Stars: Eero Melasniemi, Kirsti Wallasvaara, Pekka Autiovuori, Mirjami Manninen
Votes: 259
7. Lentävä kalakukko (1953)
66 min | Comedy, Crime, Musical
Robbers try to escape using a train from Helsinki to Kuopio.
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Esa Pakarinen, Mai-Brit Heljo, Siiri Angerkoski, Kullervo Kalske
Votes: 236
8. Rakkauden risti (1946)
99 min | Drama, Romance
The daughter of a lighthouse keeper runs away with a shipwrecked businessman to the city. But instead of her dreams, she finds herself selling herself in the streets, until a painter finds her as an ideal model for his next painting.
Director: Teuvo Tulio | Stars: Regina Linnanheimo, Oscar Tengström, Ville Salminen, Rauli Tuomi
Votes: 234
9. Kaunis Veera eli ballaadi Saimaalta (1950)
82 min | Comedy, Musical
A musical comedy about the steamer Princess Armada and her lively crew, who sail along the sunny Lake Saimaa. Life under the Russian Empire takes them all the way to Saint Petersburg.
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Assi Nortia, Elna Hellman, Elsa Turakainen, Veikko Uusimäki
Votes: 159
10. Sven Tuuva (1958)
141 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Sven Tuuva, the simple son of an elderly sergeant, takes part in the battles of the Finnish war with General Sandels.
Director: Edvin Laine | Stars: Veikko Sinisalo, Edvin Laine, Fanni Halonen, Salme Karppinen
Votes: 143
11. Sysmäläinen (1938)
93 min | Adventure, Comedy
A period comedy set in 1622-1637. The male protagonist, the man from Sysmä, is the fool who always fails to recognize the female protagonist in her many disguises, dressing as a man, and then as a man dressing as woman.
Director: Valentin Vaala | Stars: Olavi Reimas, Sirkka Sari, Vilho Auvinen, Kerttu Salmi
Votes: 102
12. Soldier's Bride (1938)
97 min | Drama, History, War
The German 27th Royal Jaeger Battalion is returning from the front to Libau. Jaeger corporal Martti Kari (Kullervo Kalske) falls in love with the Livonian dancer Sabina (Tuulikki Paananen) ... See full summary »
Director: Risto Orko | Stars: Tuulikki Paananen, Ritva Aro, Tuli Arjo, Kullervo Kalske
Votes: 98
13. 'Herra ja ylhäisyys' (1944)
113 min | Adventure, Comedy, Western
Lieutenant general T. J. A. Heikkilä (Tauno Palo) is sent to Sierranueva on a secret mission with his adjutant Silvio (Jorma Nortimo). In Sierranueva, they get mixed up in a political ... See full summary »
Director: Jorma Nortimo | Stars: Tauno Palo, Regina Linnanheimo, Jorma Nortimo, Eine Laine
Votes: 89
14. Evakko (1956)
100 min | Drama, History, War
When the Winter War of 1939 begins but an evacuation order never arrives in Karelia, a local family must assemble the townspeople to flee their homes from the impending destruction.
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Santeri Karilo, Linda Lampinen, Aino-Maija Tikkanen, Eila-Kaarina Roine
Votes: 85
15. Oho, sanoi Eemeli (1960)
94 min | Comedy
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Eemeli, Tommi Rinne, Leni Katajakoski, Heikki Heino
Votes: 84
16. Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut (1949)
108 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
Director: Ilmari Unho | Stars: Joel Rinne, Reino Valkama, Hilkka Helinä, Kirsti Ortola
Votes: 81
17. Molskis, sanoi Eemeli, molskis! (1960)
81 min | Comedy
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Eemeli, Tarja Nurmi, Jaana Saarinen, Vesa Enne
Votes: 81
18. Alaston malli karkuteillä (1953)
77 min | Comedy
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Raili Mäki, Sakari Jurkka, Rauni Luoma, Matti Lehtelä
Votes: 78
19. Kuollut mies kummittelee (1952)
78 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
A murder in Paris kicks off the story, where an international man of mystery, colonel Rainer Sarmo aka "Kuollut mies" (The Dead Man), investigates death threats against four consuls in Finland of imaginary Central American states.
Director: Jorma Nortimo | Stars: Joel Rinne, Hilkka Helinä, Reino Valkama, Mai-Brit Heljo
Votes: 75
20. Vihreä kulta (1939)
86 min | Drama, Romance
Governess Kristine Bergman arrives in her native Lapland with her husband Gustav Bergman. On a night-time sleigh ride, she meets and falls in love with the head forester Suontaa, who responds to her feelings.
Director: Valentin Vaala | Stars: Hanna Taini, Olavi Reimas, Sven Relander, Topo Leistelä
Votes: 74
21. Kipparikvartetti (1952)
80 min | Comedy, Musical
A comedic music film about the newly-formed male vocal group Sailor Quartet, who comes to save the waning music agency and gets in the middle of a diamond heist.
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Olavi Virta, Kauko Käyhkö, Auvo Nuotio, Teijo Joutsela
Votes: 71
22. Hätävara (1939)
106 min | Comedy
The priest's daughter, Vappu Kankare who first irritates and then admires the ambitious habitant, Jalmar "Jali" Kinnu. After the studies, Vappu and Jali get married, but the marriage is disappointing.
Director: Orvo Saarikivi | Stars: Helena Kara, Kullervo Kalske, Paavo Jännes, Aino Lohikoski
Votes: 70
23. Särkelä itte (1947)
93 min | Comedy
Director: Orvo Saarikivi | Stars: Uuno Laakso, Aku Korhonen, Hillevi Lagerstam, Aino Lohikoski
Votes: 69
24. Taas tyttö kadoksissa! (1957)
68 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A girl has disappeared. Her cheerful sister and policeman fiance try to solve the mystery.
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Heikki Savolainen, Santeri Karilo, Leena Korhonen, Leni Katajakoski
Votes: 67
25. Kuollut mies vihastuu (1944)
95 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Colonel Sarmo, also known as the Dead Man, finds out about a secret Russian counterfeiting ring in the Continuation War era Helsinki.
Director: Ilmari Unho | Stars: Joel Rinne, Regina Linnanheimo, Kaija Rahola, Reino Valkama
Votes: 66
26. Poikamiesten holhokki (1938)
88 min | Comedy, Romance
Orphaned northern girl moves to Helsinki to stay with a distant relative Mauri Teräs, who has been appointed her guardian. She irritates, amuses, and charms Mauri, who is used to socializing, and his bachelor friends.
Director: Orvo Saarikivi | Stars: Helena Kara, Tauno Majuri, Hugo Hytönen, Kullervo Kalske
Votes: 66
27. Snow White and the 7 Dudes (1953)
69 min | Comedy, Musical
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Raili Mäki, Heikki Heino, Reino Valkama, Pentti Viljanen
Votes: 66
28. Orpopojan valssi (1949)
69 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A loosely biographical music film about the Finnish singer and songwriter J. Alfred Tanner.
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Sakari Halonen, Eija Inkeri, Aku Korhonen, Veikko Linna
Votes: 65
29. Tottisalmen perillinen (1940)
69 min | Drama, Family
Director: Orvo Saarikivi | Stars: Raino Hämäläinen, Tuulikki Schreck, Kalevi Koski, Paavo Jännes
Votes: 63
30. Paksunahka (1958)
95 min | Comedy, Crime
Director: Aarne Tarkas | Stars: Hannes Häyrinen, Heidi Krohn, Santeri Karilo, Uljas Kandolin
Votes: 63
31. Tähtisumua (1961)
91 min | Music
Director: Aarne Tarkas | Stars: Pirkko Mannola, Esko Salminen, Leo Jokela, Leif Wager
Votes: 60
32. Avoveteen (1939)
100 min | Drama
Yrjö Niemelä moves to Helsinki. There he, unemployed, homeless, and penniless, tries to commit suicide but is rescued by a soldier of the Salvation Army.
Director: Orvo Saarikivi | Stars: Kullervo Kalske, Irma Seikkula, Aino Lohikoski, Hugo Hytönen
Votes: 60
33. Säkkijärvi Polka (1955)
79 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A biopic of Vili Vesterinen, a popular Finnish accordion virtuoso (1907-61). After years of playing by the ear and for free at local country dances in his home province Karelia, he is ... See full summary »
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Sakari Jurkka, Marjatta Kallio, Ekke Hämäläinen, Santeri Karilo
Votes: 60
34. Rion yö (1951)
72 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical
Three young Finns and their adventures in Rio de Janeiro.
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Assi Nortia, Leif Wager, Tapio Rautavaara, Lasse Pöysti
Votes: 60
35. Laulava sydän (1948)
71 min | Musical, Comedy
Aarno Harjus wife Niina leaves her family for life in the world of crime. Aarno is left alone with his daughter Annika.
Director: Edvin Laine | Stars: Tauno Palo, Mirjami Kuosmanen, Eila Peitsalo, Elna Hellman
Votes: 59
36. Kaks' tavallista Lahtista (1960)
85 min | Comedy, Musical
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Eemeli, Vesa Enne, Hannu Halonen, Paavo Hukkinen
Votes: 57
37. Aktivistit (1939)
110 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In 1916, Finland is still a part of Russian Empire. Eugen Schauman murders the governor of Finland, and his fellow activists take on smaller tasks in the fight for freedom.
Director: Risto Orko | Stars: Helena Kara, Tuulikki Paananen, Uuno Laakso, Ville Salminen
Votes: 57
38. Jees ja just (1943)
99 min | Comedy, War
Kalle Ryhmy and Ville Romppainen have to go behind the lines to destroy a Russian weapons stockpile.
Director: Risto Orko | Stars: Oiva Luhtala, Reino Valkama, Kirsti Hurme, Kullervo Kalske
Votes: 57
39. Miehen kylkiluu (1937)
80 min | Comedy
Pharmacy student Aina Zinck and doctor Yrjö Kallio are a dating young couple who are drawn into a pattern of jealousy.
Directors: Hugo Hytönen, Orvo Saarikivi | Stars: Elsa Rantalainen, Verna Piponius, Helena Kara, Sointu Kouvo
Votes: 56
40. Jääkärin morsian (1931)
101 min | Drama, War
It is the year 1915, and five Finnish men ski to Sweden via the Gulf of Bothnia to get military training in Germany. Among the men are Martti and Kalpa from the 27th Army Ranger Battalion. ... See full summary »
Director: Kalle Kaarna | Stars: Hanna Taini, Tauno Palo, Ella Eronen, Armas Lindström
Votes: 54
41. Ryhmy ja Romppainen (1941)
79 min | Comedy, War
Ryhmy and Romppainen run into an international criminal gang that has stolen documents while on holiday from the war.
Director: Risto Orko | Stars: Reino Valkama, Oiva Luhtala, Kirsti Hurme, Ville Salminen
Votes: 54
42. Tytön huivi (1951)
66 min | Biography, Comedy, Musical
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Sakari Halonen, Eija Inkeri, Assi Nortia, Toppo Elonperä
Votes: 53
43. Kyökin puolella (1940)
97 min | Comedy
A romantic story about a rich girl, who is not used to household work, charms many men while working in the "Haukka" manor. The reason for this undercover work is a bet. Despite being a bad... See full summary »
Director: Risto Orko | Stars: Helena Kara, Eine Laine, Kerttu Salmi, Tauno Majuri
Votes: 53
44. Yks' tavallinen Virtanen (1959)
80 min | Comedy, Musical
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Leni Katajakoski, Martti Katajisto, Pirkko Mannola, Göran Cederberg
Votes: 52
45. Kersantilleko Emma nauroi? (1940)
102 min | Comedy
Director: Ilmari Unho | Stars: Uuno Laakso, Reino Valkama, Irja Rannikko, Lea Joutseno
Votes: 52
46. Markan tähden (1938)
79 min | Comedy
Irmeli Majuri (Birgit Kronström), a fun fashion designer in Hanko, is urgently needed for her workplace. Gymnastics teacher Ritva Majuri (Irma Seikkula) goes to pick up her sister, but by ... See full summary »
Director: Risto Orko | Stars: Uuno Laakso, Birgit Kronström, Irma Seikkula, Kullervo Kalske
Votes: 50
47. Punahousut (1939)
95 min | Comedy
The dragoon regiment moves to a small town and charms the women of the village. Only Ottilia Mähönen thinks they are savage barbarians and is horrified when her daughter Irja gives her room to Osmo Kyrlo, a horse master in need of lodging.
Director: Ilmari Unho | Stars: Helena Kara, Kullervo Kalske, Tuulikki Paananen, Aino Lohikoski
Votes: 50
48. Toivelauluja (1961)
80 min | Music, Musical
Director: Ville Salminen | Stars: Pirkko Mannola, Esko Salminen, Leif Wager, Leni Katajakoski
Votes: 49
49. Poikani pääkonsuli (1940)
109 min | Comedy
Student Inkeri and businessman Taavi fall in love during a boat trip, but a misunderstanding at a hotel causes a rift. After returning to Finland, she applies for a job as a governess and ends up working for Taavi's parents' family.
Director: Ilmari Unho | Stars: Helena Kara, Uuno Laakso, Tauno Majuri, Eine Laine
Votes: 48
50. Nuoruus sumussa (1946)
113 min | Drama
About three young men trying to find a place in society after the war.
Director: T.J. Särkkä | Stars: Leif Wager, Topi Ruuth, Hannes Häyrinen, Marjatta Uski
Votes: 47