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Cast
Uuno Laakso
as Johtaja August Kassinen, "Aku"
Liisa Tuomi
as Mirja Mela
Esko Saha
as Lauri Kassinen
Eine Laine
as Eveliina-täti
Tyyne Haarla
as Hilda Maria Kassinen, "Hissu"
Rauha Rentola
as Rouva Laivio, "Tipu"
Ruth Snellman
as Rouva Helavuo
Kerttu Salmi
as Leena, Kassisten keittäjätär
Sirkka Hirvonen
as Pirkko, Kassisten palvelijatar
Pentti Viljanen
as Liikemies Ernesti Keinänen
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1948
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes1
DirectorHannu Leminen
WritersLeo Lavi
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSankari kuin sankari
About Sankari kuin sankari
Bakery entrepreneur August Kassinen is worried about his musician son, who is going on a tour with his singer girlfriend. Kassinen's business affairs do not go smoothly, and through misunderstandings related to black market transactions, he gets into trouble with the police.
Directed by Hannu Leminen, Sankari kuin sankari leans on a strong ensemble — Uuno Laakso, Liisa Tuomi, Esko Saha — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1948.
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