
Orpopojan valssi
Seen it?1949 | 69 min | Drama, History
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Miracle Worker or Air, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
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".
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ville Salminen
- Sakari HalonenJ. Alfred Tanner
- Eija InkeriMilda
- Aku KorhonenS. Juurioja
- Veikko Linna
- Martti Katajisto
- Sinikka Koskela
- Ture AraDoctor
- Aarne Laine
- Irja Rannikko
- Jalmari ParikkaRulf Frapin