Olavi Virta
Originally released in 1972. Olavi Virta is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Peter von Bagh. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Olavi Virta and Peter von Bagh
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- YLE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olavi Virta about?
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 we...
Who directed Olavi Virta?
Olavi Virta was directed by Peter von Bagh.
How long is Olavi Virta?
Olavi Virta has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Olavi Virta released?
Olavi Virta was released on January 21, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Olavi Virta?
The main cast of Olavi Virta includes Olavi Virta, Peter von Bagh.