Movie

Säkkijärven polkka

Released: September 9, 1955 (1955)

Runtime: 79 minutes

Genres: Drama

Young Vesterinen gets to fulfill his musical dreams with the support of his friend Mirja. His passion for playing the accordion takes Vili from Viipuri to Helsinki, where his friendship with pianist Jaakko helps him advance his career.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Emmi Jurkka as Sirkusnainen
Age at release: 56
Kerttu Salmi as Ravintolan johtaja
Age at release: 54
Sasu Haapanen as Musiikkiopiston johtaja
Age at release: 50
Martta Kontula as Laulunopettaja
Age at release: 47
Santeri Karilo as Mirjan isä
Age at release: 46
Pentti Irjala as Aaro
Age at release: 43
Ekke Hämäläinen as Jaakko Perälä
Age at release: 33
Sakari Jurkka as Vili Vesterinen
Age at release: 31
Marjatta Kallio as Mirja
Age at release: 31
Pirkko Karppi as Liisukka
Age at release: 29

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Eero Leväluoma as Kukkola
Age at release: 59
Saara Ranin as Vuokraemäntä
Age at release: 57
Veikko Linna as Sirkustirehtööri
Age at release: 54
Viljo Vesterinen as Viljo Vesterinen (uncredited)
Age at release: 48
Heimo Lepistö as Bili
Age at release: 47
Matti Aulos as Rakennusmestari
Age at release: 46
Kaarlo Wilska as Autonkuljettaja
Age at release: 45
Arttu Suuntala as Kalle (uncredited)
Age at release: 35
Heikki Packalén as Dallapén mies
Age at release: 33
Mauri Jaakkola as Konduktööri
Age at release: 28
Ville-Veikko Salminen as Kylänpoika
Age at release: 18
Jarno Hiilloskorpi as Vesterinen
Age at release: 15
Vitaly Ketterer as Kapellimestari
Age at release: Unknown
Leila Sjöström as Mari (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown