The Singer(2018)
Olavi Virta
The Singer Synopsis
The Singer is a film about the all-time favourite singer in Finland, Olavi Virta. A man who rose from poverty all the way to the top and became an artist who was dearly loved by the Finnish people. A man who loved beautiful women and was loved by beautiful women. A man who enjoyed speed, American cars, applause and alcohol and who finally lost everything but his unique voice.
The Singer (2018) is a music and drama film directed by Timo Koivusalo, released on October 5, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Lauri Tilkanen, Malla Malmivaara, Raimo Grönberg and Jonna Järnefelt. Viewers rate it 3.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Timo Koivusalo
- Writers:
- Timo Koivusalo
- Producers:
- Timo Koivusalo
- Cinematographer:
- Pertti Mutanen
- Composer:
- Esa Nieminen
- Production:
- Artista Filmi
- Budget:
- $1,800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Singer (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Singer before you stream it.
The Singer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lauri Tilkanen
as Olavi Virta
Malla Malmivaara
as Irene Virta
Raimo Grönberg
as Old Olavi Virta
Jonna Järnefelt
as Olavi Virta's mother
Juhani Niemelä
as Olavi Virta's father
Lauri Maijala
as Viljanen
Martti Suosalo
as Reino Helismaa
Vesa Vierikko
as Niilo Saarikko
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
as Toivo Kärki
- Seela Sella
Seela Sella
as Hulda Simula
Tom Lindholm
as Toimittaja
Ilkka Koivula
as Bruno Laakko
Key crew
Directed by Timo Koivusalo, written by Timo Koivusalo, produced by Timo Koivusalo.
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The Singer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Singer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Singer online?
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The Singer (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Elisa Viihde, Telia Play and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Singer?
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The main cast of The Singer (2018) includes Lauri Tilkanen, Malla Malmivaara, Raimo Grönberg, Jonna Järnefelt and Juhani Niemelä. The film was directed by Timo Koivusalo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Singer released?
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The Singer was released on October 5, 2018 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Singer worth watching?
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The Singer (2018) holds an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Singer?
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Yes. The official The Singer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.