Olavi Virta(1972)
Olavi Virta Synopsis
Portrait of a national icon: iskelmä or popular schlager legend Olavi Virta (1915–1972), as an old, lost and lonely man. When the film was screened for the first time, people all over Finland went ballistic – they couldn't take the sad sight of their tango's greatest voice, the incarnation of postwar wealth and glory in ruins.
Olavi Virta (1972) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Peter von Bagh, released on January 21, 1972 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Olavi Virta and Peter von Bagh. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter von Bagh
- Writers:
- Peter von Bagh
- Production:
- YLE
- Status:
- Released
Olavi Virta Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Peter von Bagh, written by Peter von Bagh.
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Olavi Virta Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Olavi Virta – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Olavi Virta?
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The main cast of Olavi Virta (1972) includes Olavi Virta and Peter von Bagh. The film was directed by Peter von Bagh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Olavi Virta released?
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Olavi Virta was released on January 21, 1972 and runs for 30m.
Is Olavi Virta worth watching?
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Olavi Virta (1972) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.