The Singer (2018)
Original title: Olavi Virta
The Singer is a 2018 Finnish-language music movie directed by Timo Koivusalo, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Lauri Tilkanen, Malla Malmivaara and Raimo Grönberg.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Singer about?
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.
When was The Singer released?
The Singer was released on 5 October 2018.
How long is The Singer?
The Singer runs 2h 5m.
Who made The Singer?
The Singer was directed by Timo Koivusalo.
Cast
- Lauri Tilkanen as Olavi Virta
- Malla Malmivaara as Irene Virta
- Raimo Grönberg as Old Olavi Virta
- Martti Suosalo as Reino Helismaa
- Jonna Järnefelt as Olavi Virta's mother
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Toivo Kärki
- Vesa Vierikko as Niilo Saarikko
- Seela Sella as Hulda Simula
- Heikki Nousiainen as Toivo "T.J." Särkkä
- Ilkka Villi as Tapio Rautavaara
- Pamela Tola as Nainen kotiovella
- Esko Roine as Ossi Elstelä