William Markus

Born: 1917-01-12

William Markus, born Karl William Marcus, was a Finnish-British film director, actor, screenwriter, and producer. Born in Liverpool to a Finnish father and an English mother, he held dual citizenship in Finland and the United Kingdom. Markus began his acting career in 1944 and later transitioned into directing. He directed 13 films between 1953 and 1965, with notable works including Miriam (1957), which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. His films often explored complex social themes, contributing significantly to Finnish cinema during his active years.


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All this - and Iceland too

as uncredited
Released: 1951-09-03

1914. The monarchs of Sweden, Denmark and Norway meet to demonstrate unity. In the crowd is a...

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Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa

as Sven
Released: 1952-04-04

Three Finnish girls travel to Stockholm to look for work. But soon they notice that the big city...

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Rakas varkaani

as William Markus (uncredited)
Released: 1957-06-28

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Hormoonit valloillaan

as konttoripäällikkö Kivi
Released: 1948-08-20

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On lautalla pienoinen kahvila

as Vuoristo 'Eräs'
Released: 1952-05-30

Journalist Sanni visits the countryside to write about the timber industry. Looking for a room...

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Hornankoski

as Aarne Yli-Koskela
Released: 1949-02-25

The brothers of Yli-Koskela farm fall for the same woman. Then Aarne believes he has killed a...

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Kenraalin morsian

as Olavi Naula
Released: 1951-06-29

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The Log Drivers

as Arne
Released: 1953-01-12

The two sons of the Forsgården estate - Arne and Arthur - both fall for the same woman, the...

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Vain laulajapoikia

as Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus
Released: 1951-02-23

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Dynamiittityttö

as Esko Vuoristo
Released: 1944-10-01

A smart set girl wants more excitement in her life and ends being mixed up in criminal activities.

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Maaret – tunturien tyttö

as Rolf Brenner
Released: 1947-11-27

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