The Singer (2018): Cast
The Singer is a 2018 music drama directed by Timo Koivusalo, starring Lauri Tilkanen as Olavi Virta, Jonna Järnefelt and Juhani Niemelä. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and was made on a reported $1.6 million budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Timo Koivusalo
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Artista Filmi
- Budget
- $1.6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Singer About?
The premise of The Singer without spoilers.
The film tells the story of Olavi Virta, Finland's most beloved singer. Rising from humble beginnings, he achieved immense popularity and became a national icon. Virta was known for his charm, his relationships with beautiful women, and his love of fast cars, American automobiles, and the thrill of performing. Despite his success, he battled personal demons and ultimately lost much of what he had gained, but his distinctive voice remained unforgettable.
The Singer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- finnish music
- cheating husband
- family life
- fame
- finland
- 1930s
- 1940s
- 1950s
- finnish singer
- tango
- musician
- artist
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- cheating
- alcohol
- alcoholism
- adultery
- singer
- idol
- orchestra
- drinking alcohol
- marriage
- marital problem
- dysfunctional marriage
- marriage crisis
- divorce
- used condom
- career
- mother son relationship
- record deal
- husband wife relationship
- swing band
- swing orchestra
- record shop
- tampere finland
- newspaper headline
- year 1939
- schlager singer
- schlager
- montage
- helsinki finland
- world war two
- winter war
- loss of friend
- memory
- continuation war
- letter
- on tour
- touring
- revue
- drinking problem
The Singer Cast & Characters
Lauri Tilkanen leads the cast as Olavi Virta, with Jonna Järnefelt as Olavi Virta's mother and Juhani Niemelä as Olavi Virta's father. Directed by Timo Koivusalo; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Timo Koivusalo
- Lauri Tilkanen as Olavi Virta
- Jonna Järnefelt as Olavi Virta's mother
- Juhani Niemelä as Olavi Virta's father
- Raimo Grönberg as Old Olavi Virta
Also Starring in The Singer
· 20 more- Malla Malmivaara Irene Virta
- Vesa Vierikko Niilo Saarikko
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman Toivo Kärki
- Martti Suosalo Reino Helismaa
- Pekka Huotari Järjestysmies Ilomantsissa
- Heikki Nousiainen Toivo "T.J." Särkkä
- Pamela Tola Nainen kotiovella
- Samuli Niittymäki Teijo Joutsela
- Turkka Mastomäki Virkamies
- Ilkka Villi Tapio Rautavaara
- Seela Sella Hulda Simula
- Esko Roine Ossi Elstelä
- Tom Petäjä Kauko Käyhkö
- Petra Karjalainen Lyyli Seger
- Tapani Kalliomäki Auvo Nuotio
- Jemina Sillanpää Laila
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- Pentti Fagerholm Radioääni (voice)
- Declan McMenamin Olavi 8 v.
- Kaappo Peltola Vesa-Matti Loiri
- Frans Näyrä Olavi 3 v.
More from Timo Koivusalo
More films directed by Timo Koivusalo: Pelle Hermanni ja Hypnotisoija, Herman the Circus Clown, Ricky Rapper and the Nighthawk and Ricky Rapper and the Miser from Seville.
The Singer Videos
The featurette of The Singer.
The Singer Also Known As
Also known as “Olavi Virta: En oförglömlig röst”.
- Also known as
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- Olavi Virta: En oförglömlig röst
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The Singer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of The Singer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Singer?
The Singer runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Singer released?
The Singer was released on August 31, 2018.
Who directed The Singer?
The Singer was directed by Timo Koivusalo.
More films by Timo Koivusalo Who is in the cast of The Singer?
The Singer stars Lauri Tilkanen as Olavi Virta, Jonna Järnefelt as Olavi Virta's mother and Juhani Niemelä as Olavi Virta's father, among 24 credited actors.
What was the budget of The Singer?
The Singer had a reported budget of $1.6 million.
Does The Singer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Singer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Singer in?
The original language of The Singer is Finnish.
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